Lost Hunters Safety Card

[cltz]

I have not been hunting in years and lost my card..

I took the class back in elementry school almost 25 years ago..

Does the DNR keep good enough records so that I can get a new card?

I should just call them and ask but figured I would ask here first.

[Hawgrider]

Yes

I was able to get a new card from The Class I took in 1972

I believe it was Lansing I had to contact.

[tote'ngranny]

Hunter Safety contacts who are really nice people....Char (517) 335-3417,
Joe Schalott (517) 322-5348 and Rudy (517) 335-3418 One of these people should be the one to help you out.

[Avenger069]

Just curious....

What do you need the card for? I took hunters safety some time back but I can't remember ever needing the card for anything.

[Hawgrider]

Technically you probably don't need it. As last time I checked you used to be able to sign an affidavit to the affect that you took the class if born after Jan 1rst 1960. But now they only ask you if you have ever bought a hunting license before.

[sullyxlh]

For a replacement Michigan hunter safety certificate, contact a DNR Operations Service Center (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153--21107--,00.html)or call 517-373-3292.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-31574_31575-32246--,00.html

They should make it a requirement to having to have it in your possession while hunting and having to show it to a
CO upon request.

And before all the naysayers get on their high horse
It's no different than having to possess any other cert or license
and having to show it to johnny law upon request.

I don't think MI gives two ***** about their game laws to enact it though
MI is light years behind game laws especially when compared to other states.

[dougwg]

For a replacement Michigan hunter safety certificate, contact a DNR Operations Service Center (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153--21107--,00.html)or call 517-373-3292.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-31574_31575-32246--,00.html

They should make it a requirement to having to have it in your possession while hunting and having to show it to a
CO upon request.

And before all the naysayers get on their high horse
It's no different than having to possess any other cert or license
and having to show it to johnny law upon request.

I don't think MI gives two ***** about their game laws to enact it though
MI is light years behind game laws especially when compared to other states.
But why? 2 wrongs don't make a right.

[Avenger069]

For a replacement Michigan hunter safety certificate, contact a DNR Operations Service Center (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153--21107--,00.html)or call 517-373-3292.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-31574_31575-32246--,00.html

They should make it a requirement to having to have it in your possession while hunting and having to show it to a
CO upon request.

And before all the naysayers get on their high horse
It's no different than having to possess any other cert or license
and having to show it to johnny law upon request.

I don't think MI gives two ***** about their game laws to enact it though
MI is light years behind game laws especially when compared to other states.

If hunter's safety is a requirement for your license and you subsequently purchase a license why should you need both documents?

Firearm training is a requirement for a CPL but you don't need your training certificate AND your CPL.

[autosurgeon]

Some people seem to think that we need a nanny govt....

[cltz]

I havent purchased a hunting license since 96.. I figured the store would want to either see my card or old license..

Looks like I am in good shape then.. I will make the call.

[art]

Technically you probably don't need it. As last time I checked you used to be able to sign an affidavit to the affect that you took the class if born after Jan 1rst 1960. But now they only ask you if you have ever bought a hunting license before.
If you ever go hunting outside of Michigan, you will need it. I had to get a replacement one before I could buy a Colorado license.

[itchy]

Is there an age limit that doesnt require you to have taken hunters saftey?
Just wondering.

Just purchased my liscense at Walmart yesterday, and the kid didnt ask for anything, except my D.L.
Not even the "have you ever purchased a license before". Took my D.L. and never even made eye contact with me. WTF?



Ya, never mind. Guess so. Just found this in another post.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10369_46346---,00.html

[nitron1ck]

If you were born before 1960 you dont need a license, but everyone born after does.

[Blackheart82]

I haven't had to show mine in some time. I usually give the lil cutie at walmart my drivers license, she runs it into her fancy little machine and it spits out a license.

[CaptnKirk]

I haven't had to show mine in some time. I usually give the lil cutie at walmart my drivers license, she runs it into her fancy little machine and it spits out a license.

Right. Once you are licensed, you don't need to show your card. I have never been asked for mine either. Basically, your license is your 'proof' that you have completed the required safety course.

Captn---

[S.B.]

Illinois has an on line search site for lost hunter safety course cards? Maybe do a search on your state's DNR site?
Steve

[Hockey9019]

Fill it out and submit. Wait a few weeks and you'll get a copy

https://secure1.state.mi.us/dupcertrequest/

[Tim7442]

Haven't ever been asked for hunter safety card, or if I have had a license before.

[Leader]

For a replacement Michigan hunter safety certificate, contact a DNR Operations Service Center (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153--21107--,00.html)or call 517-373-3292.

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I don't think MI gives two ***** about their game laws to enact it though
MI is light years behind game laws especially when compared to other states.

Just what about Michigans game laws do you feel is "light years behind" other states?
While I don't agree with alll of them, I think MI does a pretty good job.

[MarkoPo]

I bought my hunting licenses on-line and I just checked the box I took hunters safety. I did take it, but honestly I don't remember what they went over it's been about 25 years ago! I'm sure you will be alright.

[mikethepike]

I still have my hunters orange 1 from 1982 that is laminated and in great shape

[Lawlessness]

I havent purchased a hunting license since 96.. I figured the store would want to either see my card or old license..

Looks like I am in good shape then.. I will make the call.

Many people don't realize that this law was enacted in 1995 and that the way it is written, persons who was born after January 1, 1960 and were issued a hunting license before this law was enacted in 1995 are not required to have taken hunter safety.

MCL 324.43520 (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(es3gbqvs4rcniknb32xrdjrx))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-324-43520&highlight=%20hunter%20safety%20)


(2) A person authorized to sell hunting licenses shall not issue a hunting license to a person born after January 1, 1960, unless the person presents proof of previous hunting experience in the form of a hunting license issued by this state, another state, a province of Canada, or another country or presents a certification of completion of training in hunter safety issued to the person by this state, another state, a province of Canada, or another country. If an applicant for a hunting license does not have proof of such a previous license or a certification of completion of training in hunter safety, a person authorized to sell hunting licenses may issue a hunting license if the applicant submits a signed affidavit stating that the applicant has completed a course in hunter safety or that the applicant possessed such a hunting license previously. The person selling a hunting license shall record as specified by the department the form of proof of the previous hunting experience or certification of completion of hunter safety training presented by the applicant. This subsection does not apply to the issuance of an apprentice license. An apprentice license or the equivalent does not satisfy the requirements of this subsection concerning proof of previous hunting experience.

[The Tackman]

Thanks for the info...I just got off the phone with Char about a lost card and she is putting it the mail.:woohoo1:

[thatguy423]

I took the Hunters Safety course in North Dakota about 1990...I bet I lost my card somewhere around 1991...I have never had a problem getting a hunting license in Michigan..

[USMCGunner]

If you ever go hunting outside of Michigan, you will need it. I had to get a replacement one before I could buy a Colorado license.


This is not the case for all states and commonworths in the union. From my time in the service (As recent as 2004) you do not need to provide a hunter safety card to hold a resident card in New York, Massachusetts or Pennsylvania.

[Atheist]

I have never taken hunters saftey but have also never had a problem getting lisences. I don't know why -- they ask, I say no, and they still give it to me. I am seeing now that maybe that is not correct on their part.

[Garbo]

I did the same thing and never hunted till about 12-15 years ago. The person behind the counter just gave me the license and never asked anything about the card or number. But on years thereafter I had to sign the waiver saying I hunted before or had the class because they did not have me in the system. After a while when they computerized that form they then had me in the system but,,, When my oldest went for hers 5 years ago I sat in the class, took the test and got the card just to be safe. Seems harmless but if anything ever happened I'm sure a prosecutor would dig up the fact that there was no record of me having the class. Especially since I'm now taking the youngins out.

[ro2]

if you go outwest hunting in many staes you have to have hunter safety. It amazes me people can buy licenses in this state without it.