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HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION
IN ORDER TO PURCHASE A HUNTING LICENSE IN MICHIGAN,
AN INDIVIDUAL BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1960,
IS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN APPROVED HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE.
There are two options for completing hunter education in Michigan – the traditional course or the online course. Both options require attendance at a field day.
The main purpose of the hunter education course is to train safe, legal and responsible hunters. Topics include understanding wildlife management, wildlife identification, ethics, laws and regulations, and firearms safety and handling.
Michigan's traditional hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers.
BOATER SAFETY CERTIFICATION
BOATERS BORN AFTER JUNE 30, 1996 AND MOST PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OPERATORS WHO OPERATE A VESSEL IN MICHIGAN
MUST HAVE A BOATER EDUCATION CARD (BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATE).
There are two options for completing your boater safety certificate – a traditional course or an online course.
The main purpose of the course is to train safe and responsible boaters. Topics include vessel basics, navigation rules, boating laws and regulations, emergencies, water sports and much more.
If you or someone you know needs to or is interested in taking a hunter safety or boater safety course you can find more information at Michigan.gov/dnr. Plans for traditional courses that would take place at the OAC are being worked on and will be posted at a later date.
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