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Program Overview

The main purpose of the hunter education field day course is to provide an alternative to the traditional course. This course is the same as the traditional hunter education course; however, the classroom portion is completed by either, online training or as a take home study format. 

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. There are two different formats for successfully completing the field day course. Students must take either, the online course or the take home study, then complete the field day in order to earn a hunter safety certificate. Students choosing the online course followed by the field day must present a copy of their certificate of completion (voucher) of the online course at the start of the field day.  The certificate of completion (voucher) of the online course is valid for 12 months from the completion date.  The online course is fee based and can be taken at https://www.hunter-ed.com/michigan/. The second format is take home study. Students register for the field day and pick up the student manual, a minimum of one week prior to the field day. Take home study students must complete the chapter review questions and present them at the start of the field day. Michigan’s hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers. 

About the Field Day: 
  • In person field day 
  • 4 hours
  • 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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Mar 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Events Results Pending 2 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

The Lapeer County Sportsman's Club
1213 North Lake George Road
Attica, MI 48412
Date & Times:
Mar 28, 2026 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

DEANNA PIRTLE

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 44 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Harrison Sportsman's Club
3704 N Harrison Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Date & Times:
Mar 29, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Erica E Stillion

Apr 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 36 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Tri-County Sportsmen's League
8640 Moon Road
Saline, MI 48176
Date & Times:
Apr 04, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jon N Yost

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 47 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Shiawassee Conservation Association
4247 N M-52
Owosso, MI 48867
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Eric S Davis

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 44 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Rose Lake Shooting Range
14500 Peacock Rd
Bath Township, MI 48808
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Douglas Hastings

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

North Midland Family Center
2601 E Shearer Rd
Midland, MI 48642
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael L Shafer

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Jackson County Outdoor Club
3550 Hart Road
Jackson, MI 49201
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Norman ANTHONY Zakrzewski

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Sanilac Sportsman's Club
3200 North Goetze Road
Deckerville, MI 48427
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kyle T Omara

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 16 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Williams Gun Sight & Outfitter
7389 Lapeer Rd
Davison, MI 48423
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Priscilla K Wallace

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Western Michigan Rifle & Pistol Club
2116 W Lincoln Ave
Ionia, MI 48846
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 12:30PM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

Fredrick D Straubel
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