Know the Michigan process
Michigan generally requires first-time hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1960, to pass hunter education before purchasing a base license, other than an apprentice license. Options include traditional classes or online study followed by an in-person field day.
Prepare with a clear plan
We can discuss your study route and help with a checklist for safety topics, terminology, and test-day readiness. If you complete an approved online course, keep the completion voucher available: DNR guidance says to present it at the field day, where it is valid for 12 months. Preparation does not replace official testing or certification.
Register through the DNR pathway
Choose an approved course, then register for an available field day through Michigan’s official link. Confirm date, location, age requirements, materials, and fees with the listed provider. Confirm the official event location and authorized provider on the DNR listing before making plans.
What to expect
- Study-plan and readiness conversation
- Online-course, voucher, and field-day steps
- Documents, materials, and arrival checklist
- Guidance for first-time hunters and families
This is inquiry-based preparation and general process guidance. We do not issue a Michigan hunter education certificate or hunting license here. Confirm current requirements, provider status, dates, locations, and fees with the DNR and official event listing.
Questions, answered.
Does your preparation issue a Michigan hunter safety certificate?+
No. We provide preparation and process guidance only. The DNR and listed providers control official instruction, testing, assessment, and certification.
Where do I register for an official field day?+
Use the DNR hunter safety certificate page and its official field-day registration link. Verify availability and requirements with the listed provider before traveling.
What should I bring to an online-course field day?+
Bring the DNR-required completion voucher and follow the provider’s instructions. Ask us for a planning checklist, then confirm final requirements with the official listing.