Traditional Classroom
The typical hunter education course is a minimum of 10 hours, classroom and field work. Hunter education classes are typically held in outdoor clubs, schools, police stations, and camps. The curriculum includes training in firearms safety, basic archery safety, hunting ethics, wildlife management, conservation, survival, regulations and a final written exam. The cost of the course could be up to $10.00 to cover field supplies. The instructor will tell you the cost when you register for the course. Search for a Hunter Education class in your area.
Home Study
Students that opt to take the home study hunter education course must register for a field day class BEFORE taking either home study course.
Online class costs $15.00, which covers the cost of maintaining the online course. The payment is made directly to the online publisher. The required field day cost* could be up to $10.00. Ask the instructor when you register, BEFORE taking the online course. Search for a class in your area and arrange your field day with the instructor.
Workbook home study may be available in your area. Search for a class in your area and arrange your field day with the instructor. The instructor will let you know if the workbook home study is available. The required field day cost* could be up to $10.00. Search for a class in your area and arrange your field day with the instructor.
*Field day costs cover the cost of supplies the instructor incurs for teaching the class. This fee is paid directly to the volunteer instructor.
Course Accessibility
Hunter Education is accessible to all. Visit the Recreational Safety Class links above to locate a class in your area. Notify the listed contact instructor at least 10 days prior to the class so that they can make reasonable accommodations.
Contact Shar McConneghy, Hunter Education Program Analyst at (517) 335-3417 or the local instructor listed for the class you are interested in attending for any requests concerning accessible classes for those with a disability.
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