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Program 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.

How do I register my child for a class if they do not have an email address?  It is very common that the student looking to register for a class does not have an email of their own. To solve this predicament, we created a process called "Linking Accounts". By creating an account of your own and "linking" the student to that account, you now have the option to sign them up for a class with your own email. All communication about the event will be sent over to you making it easy to keep track of things.  Steps to create a linked account.

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.
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Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources


Search Results

Sep 2026

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist

Location:

Linden Sportsmen Club
14340 Hogan Road
Linden, MI 48451
Date & Times:
Sep 12, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Sep 13, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Phillip Schnebelt

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Sep 14, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Sep 15, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Sep 16, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael Newman

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 17 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Sep 17, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 19, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 65 of 95 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit Sportsmen's Congress
49800 Dequindre Road
Shelby Township, MI 48317
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Sep 20, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Chris E Tomkow

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 4 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Northland Sportsmen's Club
1592 Old Alba Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Sep 20, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

David P Francis

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 17 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Central Park Place
421 Columbus Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Sep 20, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ryan P Pedley

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 32 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea Rod &Gun Club
7103 Lingane Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Sep 20, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Stuart D Kenewell

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee Conservation League
1404 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Sep 26, 2026 8:45AM - 4:00PM EST
Sep 27, 2026 8:45AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Joshua S. Cagle

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Marne Conservation Club
1719 Johnson St
Marne, MI 49435
Date & Times:
Sep 28, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 29, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 30, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald J Luyk

Oct 2026

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 5 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Branch County Sheriff Office
379 Keith Wilhelm Dr.
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 03, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Oct 04, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ryan P Pedley
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