Michigan Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for Michigan's hunter education written test, which needs 80% or better to pass. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1960, needs the course to buy a hunting license. Practice test 1 covers Michigan's course rules, and the other sets cover the safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught across the US.
Quick answer
Pass mark: 80% or better on the written test. It is run by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Practise here for free with 131 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 11
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Answer: A. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1960
A person born on or after January 1, 1960, must complete an approved hunter education course to buy a Michigan hunting license.
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Question 2 of 11
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Answer: C. Yes, if the certificate is valid
Non-residents can buy a Michigan license with a valid certificate from another state.
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Question 3 of 11
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Answer: C. Four, and each one includes in-person learning
Options are a traditional classroom course, online plus field day, interactive online plus field day, and take-home study plus field day.
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Question 4 of 11
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Answer: B. At least 10 hours over at least two days
The traditional course is a minimum of 10 hours over a minimum of two days.
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Question 5 of 11
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Answer: B. 80% or better
Both the traditional course and the field day have a written test that needs 80% or better.
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Question 6 of 11
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Answer: C. Four hours
The field day is four hours and includes a written test.
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Question 7 of 11
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Answer: D. Your course completion voucher
Complete the online course first, then present the completion voucher at the start of the field day.
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Question 8 of 11
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Answer: D. 12 months from the completion date
The voucher is valid for 12 months, so book your field day within that time.
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Question 9 of 11
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Answer: D. A parent, legal guardian or approved adult
Students under 10 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or approved adult.
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Question 10 of 11
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Answer: A. At least one week before the field day
You pre-register, get instructor approval, pick up the manual at least a week ahead and bring your completed chapter reviews.
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Question 11 of 11
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Answer: D. Your completed chapter reviews
Take-home students complete the chapter reviews in the manual and present them at the field day.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: 80% or better on the written test
What to know before the test
- Anyone born on or after January 1, 1960, must complete an approved hunter education course to buy a Michigan hunting license.
- There are four course options: traditional classroom, online plus field day, interactive online plus field day, and take-home study plus field day.
- The traditional course is at least 10 hours over at least two days. The field day is four hours.
- The written test needs 80% or better to pass.
- An online course completion voucher is valid for 12 months.
- Students under 10 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or approved adult.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs hunter education in Michigan?
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1960, needs an approved course to buy a hunting license.
Can I take Michigan hunter education fully online?
No. Every option includes in-person learning: the online and take-home options all finish with a four-hour field day.
What is the passing score?
80% or better on the written test.
How long do I have after the online course to do the field day?
Your completion voucher is valid for 12 months from the completion date.