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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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Jun 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 20 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

The Belding Sportsman's Club
10651 Youngman Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
Date & Times:
Jun 04, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 05, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel James Tarkowski
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 57 of 65 seats remaining

Location:

Alpena Sportsmen's Club
4260 M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Date & Times:
Jun 09, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 10, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 12, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 14, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Taught by:

Joseph L Heberling
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Normenco Sportsmen Club
N16010 Normenco Road
Powers, MI 49874
Date & Times:
Jun 11, 2025 9:30AM - 2:30PM EST
Jun 12, 2025 9:30AM - 2:30PM EST

Taught by:

John GREGORY Zappala
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 7 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jun 19, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 21, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 12 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Sterling Sportsmen's Association
339 S Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jun 29, 2025 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST

Taught by:

Christopher J Gwisdala
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 18 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Williams Gun Sight & Outfitter
7389 Lapeer Rd
Davison, MI 48423
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jun 29, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Priscilla K Wallace
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Jul 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 10, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 12, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 17, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 19, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 24, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 26, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 39 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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