Cape Girardeau

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Handgun

If you don't have much experience with handguns or would just like to learn the basics before you purchase a handgun, this course if for you. Participants will learn about different types of handguns, terminology and shooting fundamentals. There will also be a hands-on exercise with training inert plastic models of handguns.

This course is required to participate in live shooting programs on the range that will be offered in the spring at the Apple Creek Conservation Area Pistol and Rifle Range. Those dates will be provided at the course.

Handgun

If you don't have much experience with handguns or would just like to learn the basics before you purchase a handgun, this course if for you. In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the various types of handguns, basics parts of the handguns, ammunition, shooting fundamentals and where to shoot. No experience is necessary to register for this course.

Registered participants will receive a follow up email the day before the course with log in information.

Ages 18+.

Wild Edibles

Discover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using Missouri's native wild plants. In this class you’ll sample a variety of native wild tasty teas. You'll even fill your own teabags with your favorite tea leaves to take home.

Only registered participants, 18+, may attend the program.

Rifle

If you would like to take a comprehensive look at different types of rifles, optics, matching ammunition to your rifle, sighting in a rifle, rifling and rifle shooting techniques come to this course and learn. Participants will attend a presentation and then have an opportunity to handle different rifles and find out about hunting opportunities.

Ages 11+.

Hunter Education Skills Session

This skills session will satisfy Part Two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must have completed Part One (online, self-study, or classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or student manual with the review questions completed.

Students 15 and under must also bring a copy of their birth certificate or other proof of age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Wildlife

Discover the importance of Missouri reptiles and amphibians and see what it takes to keep our education animals healthy. Bring your family and watch as we introduce and feed several different reptiles and amphibians.

Little Acorns

Come learn about one of Missouri’s largest mammals: elk! These big animals look a little like giant reindeer, but you don’t have to go to the north pole to see them. Elk are wild animals that grow massive antlers and make impressive bugling noises. These animals were reintroduced into our state about 15 years ago.

Little Acorns programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and young children, ages 0-6, to the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.

Little Acorns

Come learn about one of Missouri’s largest mammals: elk! These big animals look a little like giant reindeer, but you don’t have to go to the north pole to see them. Elk are wild animals that grow massive antlers and make impressive bugling noises. These animals were reintroduced into our state about 15 years ago.

Little Acorns programs are designed to empower parents to introduce babies and young children, ages 0-6, to the natural world through hands on experiences, crafts, and focused free-play activities.