The Missouri Hunting Safety Course Hunter Education Skills Session

Locating and Signing Up for the Hunter Education Skills Session

If you are under 16 years of age, you will need to locate and sign up for the required Hunter Education Skills Session after passing the online portion of the Missouri Department of Conservation hunter education course.

Locate and sign up for the Hunter Education Skills Session in your area. If you have any questions about the Hunter Education Skills Session requirement, please call 573-751-4115.

Important! Bring a picture ID and your Hunter Education Online Course Completion Certificate to the Hunter Education Skills Session as proof of having completed the online course.

Warning! Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Hunter Education Skills Session.

What to Expect at the Hunter Education Skills Session

This in-person Hunter Education Skills Session will be 4–6 hours, depending on the number of students attending. Activities include:

• a classroom session
• outdoor shooting
• blood trailing
• demonstrations of tree stand safety
• survival skills

At the Hunter Education Skills Session, Missouri-specific regulations are covered in detail as well as issues that are not covered in this online course. Be sure to have proper clothing for the outdoor sessions.

After attending and passing the Hunter Education Skills Session portion of the Hunting education requirement, you will receive your Conservation Permit Card.