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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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Jan 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 14 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Date & Times:
Jan 24, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Patrick S Endres

Feb 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 43 of 70 seats remaining

Location:

Sheridan Community Center
205 St Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
Date & Times:
Feb 07, 2026 8:30AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald K Shaw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 16 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Williams Gun Sight & Outfitter
7389 Lapeer Rd
Davison, MI 48423
Date & Times:
Feb 07, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Priscilla K Wallace

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 11 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

The Lapeer County Sportsman's Club
1213 North Lake George Road
Attica, MI 48412
Date & Times:
Feb 14, 2026 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry LEE Hartley

Mar 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club
10600 11 Mile Rd
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Mar 14, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Benjamin Q Upham

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 58 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Sheridan Community Center
205 St Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
Date & Times:
Mar 14, 2026 8:30AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald K Shaw

Apr 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 10 of 40 seats remaining

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
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