MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in central Missouri in October

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in central Missouri this October. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff will be hosting several events throughout the month.

• Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at American Legion Post 552 in Martinsburg: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ofV. American Legion Post 552 is located at 108 West Jefferson Street.
• Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ofy. Runge Conservation Nature Center is located at 330 Commerce Drive.
• Oct. 6 from 5-9 p.m. at Eldon Department of Public Safety: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/of9. Eldon Department of Public Safety is located at 111 South Oak.
• Oct. 15 from 5-9 p.m. at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oft. Runge Conservation Nature Center is located at 330 Commerce Drive.
• Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the MaryLou Community Center Safe Room in Truesdale: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oYk. The MaryLou Community Safe Room is located at 821 Market Street.
• Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the VFW in Mexico: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oY4. The VFW in Mexico is located at 2100 North Jefferson.
• Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Keller Building in Fayette: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oYJ. The Keller building is located at 600 W Morrison Street.
• Oct. 20 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Owensville Memorial Park Exhibit Hall: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oYU. The Owensville Memorial Park Exhibit Hall is located at 800 McCan Drive.
• Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dysart Memorial Shooting Complex in Marshall: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oYi. Dysart Memorial Shooting Complex is located at 24025 North Saline 65 Highway.

Prior to attending the class, participants will need to complete the knowledge portion of the certification process. To do so, participants can either complete the online version for a fee or fill out the student manual chapter review questions. Those who choose to fill out the student manual chapter review questions will need to bring the booklet to the event for the instructor to review at no cost. The online knowledge portion and information about the student manuals can be found on MDC’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZCt. Student manuals are also available at any MDC office.

Learn more about hunter education in Missouri at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZCt.