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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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Jun 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 19 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Charlevoix Rod & Gun Club
11330 US-31
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Date & Times:
Jun 27, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Harry Michael Rogers

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 39 of 74 seats remaining

Location:

Indian River Lions Club
4439 Michigan 68
Indian River, MI 49749
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald J Morgan Jr

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 32 of 70 seats remaining

Location:

Holland Fish & Game Club
10840 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2026 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Marc Shankel

Jul 2026

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

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

Taught by:

Priscilla K Wallace

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 42 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Tri-County Sportsmen's League
8640 Moon Road
Saline, MI 48176
Date & Times:
Jul 11, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jon N Yost

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center - Field Day
6087 Michigan 115
Cadillac, MI 49601
Date & Times:
Jul 12, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Edward S Shaw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 26 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ingham County Sheriff's Office
630 N. Cedar St.
Mason, MI 48854
Date & Times:
Jul 18, 2026 9:00AM - 1:30PM EST

Taught by:

Dale K Howe

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ingalls Forest Iosco Conservation District - Field Day
1789 Bischoff Road
Tawas City, MI 48736
Date & Times:
Jul 18, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Dale E Willett

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ingham County Sheriff's Office
630 N. Cedar St.
Mason, MI 48854
Date & Times:
Jul 19, 2026 9:00AM - 1:30PM EST

Taught by:

Dale K Howe

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 29 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Charlevoix Rod & Gun Club
11330 US-31
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Date & Times:
Jul 25, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Harry Michael Rogers
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