LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Ready, aim, learn. Hunter Safety Education Week in Michigan is almost here.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate during the week of Aug. 11-17.

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More than 40 additional class locations statewide will be posted and available for registration starting Monday, July 7.

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1960 is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course to purchase a hunting license in Michigan.

“Just like preparing for school and fall extracurriculars, hunting season needs to be considered in advance,” said Lt. Tom Wanless, DNR recreational safety, education and enforcement supervisor.

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