Hunter Safety

Hunter education is a state-certified course covering the fundamentals every hunter needs to know. Most states require completion before purchasing a hunting license for the first time.

• •Firearm safety and handling
• •Wildlife identification and conservation
• •Hunting laws and regulations
• •Outdoor survival and first aid
• •Ethics and responsible hunting practices
• •Live-fire exercise (at many locations)

• •Course is typically free or low-cost (state-subsidized)
• •Minimum age varies by state (usually 10-12 years)
• •Students under 18 may need a parent or guardian present
• •Certification is valid nationwide (honored by all states)

Contact Sportsman's Club of Battle Creek for class schedule, age requirements, and registration. Space is often limited -- register early.