Youth Education & Activities
Civilian Marksmanship Program For Junior Shooters
October – End of March, Every Monday at 6:00 PM



Hunter Safety Education
Hunters Safety classes are held twice each year. Check the club’s online calendar for dates.
Call Dave Francis 231-676-7673 for information.. Space is limited and pre-registration is needed to insure a spot in the class. Classes are open to all ages 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by parent for the class. A safe hunters patch will be made available. Classes fill fast. No walk-ins allowed
To register you must go online, go to Michigan DNR Hunter education course. Then select Recreational Safety and Hunter Education -DNR-State of Michigan. Select search for classes. Select Hunter Education -Traditional Course. View upcoming events. Enter the zip code code 49735 and enter search. Scroll down to our class. Enter view and register.
Online Registration for the May 3-4, 2025 Traditional Hunter Safety class.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Free Ice Fishing Derby
February Each Year
In February on the MDNR free fishing weekend, a Ice Fishing Derby for children is held on Otsego Lake. Tackle and bait are furnished. Volunteer club members bore the holes. All you need to bring are children. Hot chocolate is available at the lake. A free lunch is served at the clubhouse. Prizes are given for the first fish caught; the biggest fish caught, and the most fish caught. Then a drawing is held for the children. This is open and free to the public. Chairman is Jim Monforton 989-619-9393
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Beginner Archery Class
Instruction by Tony Nevedal
Sunday June 1st, 2025
noon to 3pm
Max size 14 people
This Class is for everyone ages 12 and up, that has a interest in learning archery. All equipment will be furnished. 12 yrs -18 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather (no open-toed shoes/sandals.
A liability release must be signed on the day of event.
Members of the Club $7.00
Non-members $10.00
Checks payable and mailed to :
Northland Sportsman’s Club
Attn: Archery Clinic
PO BOX 34
Gaylord ,Mi 49734
