Hunting

Want to learn about squirrel hunting? Join MDC staff for a squirrel hunt on Apple Creek Conservation Area in Cape Girardeau County. The clinic starts on Friday, September 13, where we will discuss biology, safety, firearms, hunting techniques, and game care. The following day, we will hit the woods with experienced guides leading the way! This clinic and hunt are for youth ages 11 to 15 who have successfully completed Hunter Education. Hunter orange clothing is required (hat and shirt, vest, or coat). You can bring your own firearms and ammunition; however, firearms and ammunition will be provided for participants.

The Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. is hosting a youth hunter education clinic and mentored teal hunt in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. This event includes Missouri's Hunter Education Certification (Skills Portion and Exam), supervised shooting instruction, and a mentored teal hunt. All necessary equipment will be provided.

The skills session portion will be conducted Saturday, September 14th, at 8:00am at the Sweet Springs Community Center with the live-fire session immediately following the class. The mentored hunt is Sunday morning, September 15th. Lunch will be provided on Sunday immediately following the hunt.

Parents or adult chaperones are required to attend all portion of the clinic with their youth participant and can also receive hunter education certification and shooting instruction.

Learn more about the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. and view our full fall clinic schedule at www.mhhf.us. Contact MHHF at 573-200-1889 or execdir@mhhf.us.

Learn about basic emergency items to take on your outdoor activities from avid outdoorsman Don Brink. Whether you enjoy day outings or extended hiking, backpacking, or hunting trips, learn how to make your outings safe. Ages 7 to adult. Registration required.

An atlatl is a hunting tool created over 20,000 years ago. Join us as we explore the history of the atlatl and how it is used today. The naturalist will demonstrate the atlatl technique and then offer you the opportunity to give it a try. Participants should be prepared to stand or bring a camp chair. Registration required. Ages 10+

Note: Runge's outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor at least two weeks in advance of the program date.

Have you always wanted to firearm hunt on your own? 2024 Fall anterless deer firearm season is October 11-13 & December 7-15; with regular Fall deer season November 16-26, 2024.. First you need to get certified! Join us at ECC Rolla North Campus for a Hunter Education skills session on September 16, 2024 at 5 pm.

Participants must be 11 years old and have completed the knowledge portion of the course prior to attending this skills session. This is done either by completing the online version (for a fee) or filling out the student manual chapter review questions and bringing the booklet to class for instructor review (no charge). Student manuals are available at the Rolla MDC Office (12655 State Route Y, Rolla, MO) or from the MDC website (https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/hunter-education/hunter-ed-study-guide-order-form). Students under 16 are required to show proof of age (i.e. Birth certificate; Passport; or photo ID that displays a birthdate) when checking in.

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. Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before attending the class and stay home if you are exhibiting symptoms.

3D Archery is a fun, yet challenging game where archers shoot at life-sized animal targets at unknown distances to simulate real life hunting scenarios. This program is intended for hunters and other experienced archers looking to improve their shooting skills. Participants need to provide their own equipment.

This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements.

To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual the day of the event.

All students must provide proof of identification and age.

The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the beginning of the class to complete registration; late arrivals will not be admitted so please arrive early. In the event of a cancellation, you will be contacted by email and/or phone.

Note: Students 16 and older who have successfully completed the all-online Hunter Education course do not need to attend an in-person skills session.

The knowledge portion requirement can easily be achieved by reading and completing the chapter review questions in the Missouri hunter education manual and bringing the completed manual with you to a skills session you have registered to attend. To receive a FREE manual, please request one online at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-skills-training/hunter-ed-study-guide-order-form or call 417-895-6880, M-F, 8am to 5pm to have one mailed to you.

If you have any questions, please contact the lead instructor listed for this session.

Thank you.

This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements.

To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual the day of the event.

All students must provide proof of identification and age.

The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the beginning of the class to complete registration; late arrivals will not be admitted so please arrive early. In the event of a cancellation, you will be contacted by email and/or phone.

Note: Students 16 and older who have successfully completed the all-online Hunter Education course do not need to attend an in-person skills session.

The knowledge portion requirement can easily be achieved by reading and completing the chapter review questions in the Missouri hunter education manual and bringing the completed manual with you to a skills session you have registered to attend. To receive a FREE manual, please request one online at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-skills-training/hunter-ed-study-guide-order-form or call 417-895-6880, M-F, 8am to 5pm to have one mailed to you.

If you have any questions, please contact the lead instructor listed for this session.

Thank you.

The Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. is hosting a youth hunter education clinic and mentored teal hunt in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. This event includes Missouri's Hunter Education Certification (Skills Portion and Exam), supervised shooting instruction, and a mentored teal hunt. All necessary equipment will be provided.

The skills session portion will be conducted Saturday, September 21st, at 8:00am at the Clinton MDC Office with the live-fire session following the class. The mentored hunt is Sunday morning, September 22nd. Lunch will be provided on Sunday immediately following the hunt.

Parents or adult chaperones are required to attend all portion of the clinic with their youth participant and can also receive hunter education certification and shooting instruction.

Learn more about the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. and view our full fall clinic schedule at www.mhhf.us. Contact MHHF at 573-200-1889 or execdir@mhhf.us.

FREE SHOOTING! The Lake City Range is happy to open our doors to the public with a FREE day of shooting in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day! Everyone is welcome! Come hone your skills on the trap or skeet fields, archery fields, or on the rifle or pistol ranges. All shooters must provide their own archery equipment, firearms and ammunition. We'll see you on the range!