You must complete both steps 1 and 2 of Missouri’s Hunter Education Program to receive Missouri’s hunter education certification. We do accept complete certifications from all other states.

Step #1: The Knowledge Portion

1. Self-Study Guide - Free
   Order a study guide online or pick one up at a Missouri Department of Conservation office. Study the illustrated manual, complete all chapter review questions, and present to the instructor at the skills session.

2. Classroom Session - Free
   Register and attend a four-hour classroom session featuring lectures and videos. You MUST attend the session, complete all student manual chapter review questions, and present to the instructor at the skills session.

 

Step #2: Skills Session and Final Exam

Register for a skills session and pass the exam - Free

• No matter how you complete the knowledge session you MUST register for and attend a four-hour skills session.

• You MUST bring your student manual with all chapter reviews completed or the online skills session qualifier certificate to gain entry.

After successfully completing the skills session and passing a 35-question, multiple-choice final with a score of 80 percent or better, you will receive a temporary certificate so you can purchase a permit and hunt immediately.

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Missouri residents 16 years of age and older can complete the entire program online for a fee paid to the online provider