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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 19 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Roscommon Baptist Church
1201 W Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael L Ritchie

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 64 of 70 seats remaining

Location:

VFW Sheridan Post 5065
209 Washington St
Sheridan, MI 48884
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 8:30AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald K Shaw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 9 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

John A. Halter Shooting Sports Center
4390 Bankers Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Glenn R Mcjennett

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 32 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe County Rod & Gun Club
6280 Lighthouse Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael W Beck

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Eastern Arenac Sportsman's Club
2392 W Main St
Twining, MI 48766
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robin K King

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Bay City State Park
3582 State Park Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
Date & Times:
Aug 02, 2026 10:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Marissa Lynae Sturtevant

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 28 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sagola Township Sportsmens Club
W8470 Sawyer Lake Road
Channing, MI 49815
Date & Times:
Aug 08, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jason Glasheen

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 16 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Western Wayne County Conservation Association
6700 Napier Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
Date & Times:
Aug 08, 2026 8:30AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

Mike Kevin Bangs

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 59 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Shiawassee Conservation Association
4247 N M-52
Owosso, MI 48867
Date & Times:
Aug 08, 2026 8:30AM - 12:30PM EST

Taught by:

Eric S Davis

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

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
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