Official Michigan Hunter Safety Course Online
Take this Michigan–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education.
pay only when you pass
Lifetime Card Do you need Michigan Hunting education?
Hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1960, need education to buy a Michigan hunting license.
Get Hunting certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $28.95 course.
Finish any other requirements.
Get ready to go hunting!
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Requirements
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Michigan to take this online course.
After this Course
After passing the online course, you are required to attend the Field Day to complete your hunting safety certification.
Learn MoreWhat to Expect From Hunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.
Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in Michigan Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Michigan. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
State-Approved Content
As a course provider approved by Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Hunter Ed Course covers everything a new hunter may need to know in order to be safe.
Sign Up For Free →Learn Your Way on Any Device
Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
We’re people, not robots.
Our customer service team, made up of real people with real Hunter Ed experience, is here to provide assistance through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
8:30 a.m. to midnight CST Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday & Sunday
Get help seven days a week from professionals like Bill, Diana, Heidi, Laura, Lilibeth, Liz, Marc, Nichole, and Thomas.
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Michigan Approved
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.
How do I get my Hunter Education Certificate?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Study and pass the $28.95 course. Throughout the Michigan Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
2. Sign up for and attend the Field Day.
Immediately print out your Field Day Voucher, which you will need to bring with you to the Field Day. You need to locate and sign up for the Field Day. To sign up, go to http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/recnsearch/.
Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Field Day.
3. Get your Hunter Education Certificate.
You’ll receive your permanent Hunter Education Certificate after successfully completing the Field Day.
Need help? Here are the answers to the questions Michigan Hunting students most frequently ask.
Frequently Asked Questions