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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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Sep 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee Conservation League
1404 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Sep 20, 2025 8:45AM - 4:00PM EST
Sep 21, 2025 8:45AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Joshua S. Cagle
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 10 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Newberry DNR Field Office
5801 State Highway M-123
Newberry, MI 49868
Date & Times:
Sep 23, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Sep 24, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Sep 25, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Sep 26, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Sep 28, 2025 11:30AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Justin Vinson
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

West MIchigan Rifle & Pistol Club
2116 West Lincoln Avenue
Ionia, MI 48846
Date & Times:
Sep 24, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 25, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 27, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fredrick D Straubel
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Oct 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Marne Conservation Club
1719 Johnson St
Marne, MI 49435
Date & Times:
Oct 06, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 07, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 08, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald J Luyk
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Oct 09, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 11, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 9 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Berkley Community Center
2400 Robina Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
Date & Times:
Oct 21, 2025 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 22, 2025 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 28, 2025 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 29, 2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM EST

Taught by:

Thomas Christian Kuhn Jr
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Oct 23, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 25, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 70 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

D&R Sports Center
8178 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Date & Times:
Oct 24, 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Oct 25, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Dan A Lundgren
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 10 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Oct 30, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Nov 01, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Nov 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Nov 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Nov 08, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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