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Girl with turkeyMichigan'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.

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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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