MDC will hold Hunter Education Skills Training Classes in Columbia

Columbia, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification at several events in Columbia. These events are the final step to becoming hunter education certified and they are designed for participants ages 11 and older. Prior registration for the classes below is required:

• Thursday, Sept. 15 at MDC Central Regional Office from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Register here: https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4q2
• Thursday, Oct. 6 at MDC Central Regional Office from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Register here: https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4q6
• Tuesday, Nov. 8 at MDC Central Regional Office from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Register here: https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4qu

Prior to attending this event, participants will need to have completed 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. These student manuals can be found on MDC’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZCt or at any MDC office.

For any questions, email the instructor at jenna.stiek@mdc.mo.gov. Central Regional Office is located at 3500 E. Gans Rd. in Columbia. From 63, take the Discovery Parkway exit and head west. The office will be located on the left.