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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

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Overview

The main purpose of the hunter education course is to train safe, legal and responsible hunters. Topics covered include understanding wildlife management, wildlife identification, ethics, laws and regulations, and firearms safety and handling.

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Description

In order to purchase a hunting license in Michigan, an individual born on or after January 1, 1960, is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course. Michigan’s traditional hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers.

About the Class:
  • In person, traditional classroom setting including hands on training.
  • Minimum of 10 hours over a minimum of two days.
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) and practice assessment (pass/fail).
  • Maximum $10 fee.
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian.
Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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Jul 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 41 of 100 seats remaining

Location:

Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club
6060 M-36
Whitmore, MI 48189
Date & Times:
Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 22, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 23, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 24, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Scott DAVID Lindsay
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Rockford Sportsmans Club
11115 Northland Drive Northeast
Rockford, MI 49341
Date & Times:
Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jul 23, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jul 26, 2025 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven J Lomonaco
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

North Park Campground--Pavilion
836 N. Huron Ave
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
Date & Times:
Jul 28, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Jul 29, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Jul 30, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

David C Wilson
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jul 28, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Jul 29, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Jul 30, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Troy S Hansbarger Mr
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 7 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Canada Creek Ranch
23500 Ranch House Trl
Atlanta, MI 49709
Date & Times:
Jul 30, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jul 31, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 01, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jane A Gordon
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Aug 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 17 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Bay Mills Community College
12214 W Lakeshore Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
Date & Times:
Aug 05, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 06, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 07, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Justin T Carrick
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 3 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Negaunee Rod & Gun Club
335 North Rd
Negaunee, MI 49866
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 07, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 08, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 9 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club
10600 11 Mile Rd
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 08, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Benjamin Q Upham
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 6 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

SOUTHKENT SPORTSMENS CLUB
2536 140th ave 49323
Dorr, MI 49323
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jim H Jamieson mr
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 14 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen's Club
5947 Phoenix Farms Rd
Mohawk, MI 49950
Date & Times:
Aug 07, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Aug 08, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Richard Marsh
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