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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 26 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 30 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 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 24 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 28 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

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 15 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Benzie Sportsman's Club - Field Day
6203 Hoadley Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Deborah M Mcgraw

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 52 of 74 seats remaining

Location:

Indian River Lions Club
4439 Michigan 68
Indian River, MI 49749
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald J Morgan Jr

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Harrison Sportsman's Club
3704 N Harrison Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2026 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Erica E Stillion

Hunter Education - Field Day

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Barry County Conservation Club
1180 Cook Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2026 1:00PM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jeffery DAVID Harthy

Hunter Education - Field Day

Registration Open 6 of 47 seats remaining

Location:

Buck Creek Community Church
3746 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Date & Times:
Aug 19, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ross W Graveling
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