Sept. 8, starting at 9 a.m.

In this whitetail deer hunting clinic, running for six to eight hours, students will learn the “A to Z” of trail hunting, from scouting to stand placement. Featured guest speakers will be a Michigan conservation officer, a wildlife biologist and industry experts.

A portion of this class will be outdoors, with hiking over uneven terrain with obstacles, so please wear appropriate clothing/footwear.

Cost is $25. Registration is required. 

Register for Hunting Whitetails Naturally.

Sept. 29, starting at 10 a.m.

Join us as we welcome Joe Duncan of Daggs Custom Calls, Matt “Master Blaster” Peterson of Flight Control Guide Service, and the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy pro-staff. This class will cover everything you need to know to get started hunting waterfowl, including how to find a location, scouting, calling and gear.

The class will start at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center and will run four to five hours. We will start the day in the classroom and then move to the hiking trails around the center. The trails are ADA-accessible and easy to walk. Once outside, we will demonstrate how to set up your hunting site, setting up decoys, calling and more. All students will leave with the firsthand experience that will increase your chances this upcoming waterfowl season.

Cost is $50, which includes a brand-new Daggs Custom Calls duck call and lunch. Participation is limited to 30.

Register for the waterfowl hunting clinic.

Feb. 9-10 and Feb. 23-24, starting at 9 a.m. 

Spend the day learning to fish from the pros. This class will cover everything from how to set up equipment and how and where to fish to ice safety and rules and regulations. The main focus will be techniques for panfish, walleye and pike. We will spend the first part of the day gearing up, and after lunch we will hit the ice and spend the rest of the day fishing. After dark we will meet back at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center to go over the day’s catch and review what everyone learned, then head to dinner. You will be responsible for paying for your own dinner.

Sunday is available as an optional fishing day – if you are interested in fishing on Sunday, please let us know.

A warming hut, augers and some shanties (available on a first-come, first-served basis) will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own equipment if possible. We also encourage the whole family to come.

Cost is $30, which includes lunch.

Register for the Feb. 9-10 Hard Water School or the Feb. 23-24 Hard Water School.