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• MSU Undergraduate Shooting Sports Scholarships
Michigan State University is proud to announce the availability of several undergraduate scholarships aimed at students interested in shooting sports on the MSU campus. Scholarships will be awarded in three areas: riflery, archery and to students with disabilities.

• Michigan's Hunter Education Program
Hunter education in Michigan has taught thousands of people safe hunting techniques, firearm handling and hunter ethics. Hunter safety is required if you were born after January 1, 1960 and you want to purchase any Michigan hunting license, or if you are planning an out-of-state hunting trip.

Course Options
Traditional Classroom - Instructor led
Home Study - includes online and Workbook
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• Today's Hunter in Michigan PDF icon

• Today's Hunter in Michigan (HTML)
Most hunters know that the lasting fun of hunting comes only when it is conducted safely and ethically. Safe hunting begins with Hunter Education. Successful completion of this class is required of all first time hunters born on or after January 1, 1960.

• Become a Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor
The goal of the Michigan Hunter Education Safety program is to train knowledgeable, safe and responsible hunters. To this end, the Department of Natural Resources will strive to recruit the most qualified instructors available and provide them with the materials and training necessary to conduct hunter education courses. Further, the hunter education program will strive to inform all citizens of the interrelationship between wildlife management and responsible/ethical hunting practices.

• Hunter Education Promotes Our Wildlife Heritage


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• Bear and Elk License Opportunity for Youth and Hunters with an Advanced Illness

• Special Rules for Young Hunters (10-16 Years of Age)


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• International Hunter Education Association






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