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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 42 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Chain O'Lakes Sportsman Club
840 Peterson
Mancelona, MI 49659
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert B Van Vynckt

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 1 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Dowagiac Conservation Club
54551 Michigan 51
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Annette K Lyons

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Rifle Creek Archery Park
2025 M-55
West Branch, MI 48661
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

James R Clark

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

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 6 of 55 seats remaining

Location:

The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch
2022 West 14 Mile Road
Bitely, MI 49309
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 9:30AM - 2:30PM EST

Taught by:

Anthony Grimard

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 28 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

American Legion Post 162
3590 Legion Drive
Luzerne, MI 48636
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

DEANNA PIRTLE

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 16 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Missaukee Conservation Club
1431 N Morey Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael Lee Bokovoy

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 14 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Big Bear Sportsman's Club
8927 Puustinen Rd
Kaleva, MI 49645
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Paul A Petrovich

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

South Haven Rod & Gun Club
68611 8th Ave
South Haven, MI 49090
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Karen S Akey

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Kingsley Sportsman's Club
6095 Garfield Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
Date & Times:
Aug 15, 2026 1:00PM - 6:00PM EST

Taught by:

Rodrigo Tardelli Meirelles
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