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Outdoor Skills Academy
Outdoor Skills Academy
Want to try something new in Michigan’s great outdoors and need some help getting started? Or maybe you just want to brush up on your skills and learn some tips and tricks from the pros? The Outdoor Skills Academy can help! We offer expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing to hiking, birding and much more. Classes explore each topic in-depth, for a full day or more, with knowledgeable and skilled instructors leading the way. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for each class, with special recognition for Outdoor Skills Academy “graduates” who complete multiple classes.
Both beginners and those with more experience are welcome. Most of these in-depth classes are designed for adults, youth ages 16 and older, and children over 10 who are accompanied by an adult. Please see the age requirements for each class before signing up.
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Check back for more details about these 2026 Outdoor Skills Academy classes:
- Jan. 24 and Feb. 21: Hard Water School (ice fishing class)
- Feb. 15: Maple Syrup Seminar
- March 21: Turkey Hunting Clinic
- March 29 and April 12: Steelhead Fishing Clinic
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