Newbie to hunting

[derrabe]

I would like to maybe try my hands at hunting so I just picked up a 12ga shotgun to try hunting as well as maybe skeet and trap down the road. Either way I am a cpl holder and I know I have to buy a hunting licence for what ever I decide to try to hunt. What I want to know are there any other things that I need to do before applying for a hunting licence. By that I mean like hunter safety course required etc...

[Roundballer]

Yes....Depending on your age, you will need a Hunters Ed certificate. If you were born before Jan 1, 1960, you don't NEED it in Michigan, but you should take the course any way.

[derrabe]

what is the average cost and where can yo take it?

[matt11]

Go to the DNR website, they have lists of available classes by county

[lwout65]

a good place to start... http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/recnsearch/

[Roundballer]

I believe by the DNR rules $10.00 is the absolute max that they can charge. I know that my club only charges $7.00 to cover the costs of materials and utilities of the building.

[ro2]

its only $10, I believe they are not allowed to charge anymore

[Lostantlers]

Some are Free