The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, has announces its spring programs.

The spring programs include:

• Hunter Safety Home Study Class. On Saturday, April 4, this class will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling (231) 779-1321.
• Laser Shot Shooting Simulations. On Saturday, April 11, the center's laser shot simulations program will be open from noon to 2 p.m.
• Understanding Michigan's Black Bear. On Saturday, April 18, a program about Michigan's native black bears will be presented from noon to 2 p.m.
• No Child Left Inside/Earth Day Celebration. On Saturday, April 25, the center will host a No Child Left Inside/Earth Day Celebration, with the archery and pellet gun ranges open from noon until 3 p.m. and fishing on the canal near the center offered from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Bow Hunter Safety Class. A bow hunter safety class will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the center. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling (231) 779-1321.
• Morel Mushrooms and Other Edibles. This program will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, with Heather Hallen-Adams of Michigan State University.
• Boater Safety Class. Beginning boaters can learn boating safety from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the center. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling (231) 779-1321.
• Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. On Saturday, May 23, the center will offer all-day programming for visitors to celebrate Memorial Day. Among the programs are Live Michigan Turtles with Jim McGrath of Nature Discovery from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. In Line Float Fishing will be offered on the canal from 3 to 5 p.m. Bait and tackle will be provided.
• Laser Shot and Float Fishing. On Saturday, May 30, the center will offer laser shot shooting simulations from noon to 3 p.m. and In Line Float Fishing on the canal from 6 to 8 p.m.

All programs are subject to change. For more information on any programs, call the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center at (231) 779-1321. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 through Nov. 30. The rest of the year, it is open on Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The center will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday on April 12.