Missouri’s hunter education course will be offered Friday, March 6, from 6–9 p.m. at the Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 N. Perryville Blvd.
The hunter education course is required for any hunter born on or after Jan. 1, 1967. Students must be at least 11 years old to participate and must complete both the knowledge and skills portions of the program to receive certification.
The program is divided into two parts: knowledge and skills. Students must complete and pass both portions to earn a hunter education certificate.
KNOWLEDGE PORTION
Students must complete the knowledge portion before attending the skills session by choosing one of the following options:
ONLINE COURSE
A fee-based online/mobile course is available and is adapted for those with sight and hearing difficulties. The course includes text, audio, images, videos, and interactive content. All chapter reviews must be completed to receive a skills-session qualifier certificate. Students must bring a printed copy or digital version of the qualifier certificate to the skills session. Residents 16 and older may complete the entire program online. A passing score of 80 percent or higher is required for certification. More information is available at hunter-ed.com.
SELF-STUDY GUIDE
Students may order a study guide online or pick one up at a Department of Conservation office. The illustrated manual must be studied, all chapter review questions completed, and the materials presented to the instructor at the skills session for admission.
SKILLS SESSION
After completing the knowledge portion, students must attend a four-hour, instructor- led skills session featuring hands-on exercises designed to put classroom knowledge into practice. Prior registration is required and may be completed online at mdc-event-web. s3licensing.com. For questions about the hunter education program or registration, contact Conservation Agent Nick Freeman at 573-517-9056 or the Southeast Regional Office at 573- 290-5730.
