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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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Aug 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 8 of 12 seats remaining

Location:

Glennie Sportsman Club
5690 Body Road
Glennie, MI 48737
Date & Times:
Aug 11, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Paul W Hegwood Jr

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 28 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Gladwin Junior High School
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
Aug 11, 2026 4:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Bruce R McColley

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 24 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center - Field Day
6087 Michigan 115
Cadillac, MI 49601
Date & Times:
Aug 12, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Edward S Shaw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Saginaw Gun Club
9540 Gratiot Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
Date & Times:
Aug 12, 2026 5:00PM - 9:30PM EST

Taught by:

Kevin M Kienitz

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 4 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Tri-Town Conservation Club
5616 Dunn Ave NE
Lowell, MI 49331
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 8:00AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

James L Pfaller

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 2 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center
714 US Highway 27 North
Marshall, MI 49068
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Clayton J Denney

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 47 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Fish Creek Sportsman's Club
11620 E Bricker Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 8:30AM - 1:30PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald K Shaw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 42 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Harrison Sportsman's Club
3704 N Harrison Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 8:30AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Erica E Stillion

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 16 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Central Michigan Sportsman's Club
4391 E Stanton Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Luther J Senter

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Red Fox Sportsman's Club
6126 E Mosherville Rd
Jonesvile, MI 49250
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Glenn R Mcjennett
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