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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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Apr 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

North Midland Family Center
2601 E Shearer Rd
Midland, MI 48642
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael L Shafer

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 11 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Sagola Township Sportsmens Club
W8470 Sawyer Lake Road
Channing, MI 49815
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST

Taught by:

Jason Glasheen

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 4 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Rockford Sportsman's Club
11115 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

William . Skallos

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 10 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Ashley Sportsmans Club
8554 South Mason Road
Bannister, MI 48807
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

James H Skaryd Jr

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 9 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Brooklyn Sportsman's Club
475 Monroe St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

David A Tamagne

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 18 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Manistique Middle & High School
100 N Cedar St
Manistique, MI 49854
Date & Times:
Apr 28, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Troy D Sumbera Jr

May 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 43 of 48 seats remaining

Location:

Camp Gibbs Recreation Area
129 W Camp Gibbs Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM CST

Taught by:

Anthony J Dallavalle

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Tri-County Sportsmen's League
8640 Moon Road
Saline, MI 48176
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jon N Yost

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Big Bear Sportsman's Club
8927 Puustinen Rd
Kaleva, MI 49645
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Paul A Petrovich

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 36 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
May 06, 2026 4:00PM - 8:30PM EST

Taught by:

Matt C Lefler
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