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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

May 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 10 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Red Fox Sportsman's Club
6126 E Mosherville Rd
Jonesvile, MI 49250
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Glenn R Mcjennett

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee Conservation League
1404 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 9:45AM - 4:00PM EST
May 18, 2025 7:45AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Keith R Darish

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 27 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Berrien County Sportsman's Club
2985 Linco Rd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Date & Times:
May 20, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
May 21, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
May 24, 2025 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael A Brown

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 29, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 3 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Paw Paw Conservation Club-Log Cabin
56222 30th St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Date & Times:
May 30, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wendell M Tomes

Jun 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 11 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 14, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 10 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jun 26, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 28, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Aug 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 40 seats remaining

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

Sep 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 32 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Jay's Sporting Goods
8800 S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Date & Times:
Sep 05, 2025 4:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Sep 06, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tina Droomer-Colosky

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 38 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Paw Paw Conservation Club-Log Cabin
56222 30th St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Date & Times:
Sep 05, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Sep 06, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wendell M Tomes
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