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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


Search Results

Jul 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 12 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

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 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

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

Aug 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 31 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

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Jay's Sporting Goods
8800 S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Date & Times:
Aug 08, 2025 4:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tina Droomer-Colosky

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 44 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Linwood Bay Sportsman's Club
1643 E Linwood Rd
Linwood, MI 48634
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Aug 17, 2025 1:00PM - 6:00PM EST

Taught by:

Christopher L Mallory

Sep 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Sterling Sportsmen's Association
339 S Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Date & Times:
Sep 06, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Sep 07, 2025 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST

Taught by:

Christopher J Gwisdala
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