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MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in Central Missouri in September.
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hunter education skills session
MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in Central Missouri in September.
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News from the region
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By
Maddie Est
09/08/2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter-education certification in Central Missouri this September. 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, including:

  • Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dysart Memorial Shooting Complex in Marshall: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oxk. Dysart Memorial Shooting Complex is located at 24025 North Saline 65 Highway.
  • Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at VFW Woman’s Auxiliary in Linn: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ox4. The VFW Woman’s Auxiliary in Linn is located at 1119 Adams Street.
  • Sept. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oxJ. Runge Conservation Nature Center is located at 330 Commerce Drive.
  • Sept. 30 from 6-10 p.m. at Versailles Middle School in Versailles: Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oxU. Versailles Middle School is located at 917 West Newton.

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.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.