Missouri Department of Conservation

Hunter Ed Online

If time is a problem, consider signing up for Hunter Ed Online. Although you will need to schedule a field day to complete your training, you can do the written portion online, anytime.

Who can take Hunter Ed Online?

• Anyone 11 years of age or older; however, the materials are written at a ninth-grade reading level.
• If you're between the ages of 11 and 14, consider asking an adult for help with the material.

What does the online test cover and how long does it take to complete?

• The online test covers all the written material required for the course (worth five hours' credit).
• With self-paced materials, you determine the length of test time—however, you must take the final test in one computer session.
• Take unlimited chapter reviews and pre-tests—for free.

• Take and pass a final age-appropriate (based on age 14 and up) exam with a score of 80 percent or better.

How much does it cost?

• It costs nothing to study or review online. A payment of $15 is required when you're ready to take the final test and want to see the results.
• Before receiving online test results, you must pay $15 to the Hunter Ed Online host company. MDC receives no monies from this payment.
• Once you pay, you will receive your final test results.
• If you pass, print out a course certificate to take to the field day review and testing.

• Take note—you are not Hunter Education Certified at this point.
• You must schedule a final field component to complete your training and receive your certificate.
• If you fail the online test, you can retake it, but you will have to pay another $15 fee for each final test you take.

When do I take the field component?

• If you pass the written test, you will receive an opportunity to schedule yourself for a field day date. You can log back into your account and schedule it later, or change the date of your field day requirement.
• Visit this site to choose from a list of scheduled field days.
• Field day is worth another five hours' credit.

How long can I wait between the online test and the field day?

• The online certificate is good for one year.
• If you do not attend a field day within that year, you will have to retake the online course and final test with fee again or attend the traditional free course.
• While waiting to take the field day portion, you can revisit the Web site to study, review and take pre-tests as much as you want for free.

What will I do during the field day?

• You can't complete field day activities without your printed certificate, so be sure to bring it!

• Review critical skills necessary for safe and responsible hunting.
• Take a multiple-choice test covering your online studies and the day's review items.
• Take a final hands-on demonstration test of the various skills reviewed.
• If you pass with 80 percent on both tests during the field day, you will receive Hunter Education Certification.
• If you fail, you will have to pay another $15 to take the full online course or go through the traditional free classroom course.

What else should I keep in mind when planning for the field day?

• Don't forget to take your printed certificate to field day.
• Field day requires full attendance and passing of both the written and hands-on tests.
• Youth under 16 must attend with an adult.
• Youth under 16 must provide proof of age (birth certificate, school ID, etc.), and those 16 and older must have valid picture ID.
• All attendees must bring a sack meal.