Hunter Education Class now online

After successfully completing the written portion a field day is required to complete the training. Hunter Ed Online can be found at www.hunter-ed.com/mo/. Online hunter education is not taking the place of the regular hunter education class. Regular hunter education courses will still be offered as they have been in the past.

Who can take Hunter Ed Online?

What does the online test cover and how long does it take to complete?

How much does it cost?

When do I take the field component? If you pass the written test, you will receive a toll-free number to call and register for the field day requirement. Visit this site to choose from a list of scheduled field days. Field day is worth another five hours’ credit.

How long can I wait between the online test and the field day?

What will I do during the field day?

What else should I keep in mind when planning for a field day?

Youth fewer than 16 must attend with an adult. Youth under 16 must provide proof of age (birth certificate, school ID, etc.), and those 16 and older must have valid picture ID. All attendees must bring a sack meal.

If you would like more information about Hunter Ed Online contact Conservation Agent Alan Bradford at 660-663-3502 or contact a Missouri Department of Conservation Office.

Field day requires full attendance and passing of both the written and hands-on tests. Nothing unless you remember to bring your printed certificate indicating you have passed the online test. Review critical skills necessary for safe and responsible hunting. Take a multiple-choice test covering your online studies and the day’s review items. Take a final hands-on demonstration test of the various skills reviewed. If you pass with 80 percent on both tests during the field day, you will receive Hunter Education Certification. If you fail, you will have to pay another $15 to take the full online course or go through the traditional free 10 hour classroom course. The online certificate is good for one year. If you do not attend a field day within a year, you will have to retake the online course and final test with fee again or attend the traditional free 10-hour course. While waiting to take the field day portion, you can revisit the web site to study, review and take pre-tests as much as you want for free. It costs nothing to study or review online. A payment of $15 is required when you¹re ready to take the final test and want to see the results. Before receiving online test results, you may pay $15 to the Hunter Ed Online host company. The Missouri Department of Conservation receives no monies from this payment. Once you pay, you will receive your final test results. If you pass, print out a course certificate to take to the field day review and testing. Take note you are not Hunter Education Certified at this point. You must schedule a final field component to complete your training and receive your certificate. If you fail the online test, you can retake it, but you will have to pay another $15 fee for each final test you take. The online test covers all the written material required for the course (worth five hours’ credit). With self-paced materials, you determine the length of test time however, you must take the final test in one computer session. You can take unlimited chapter reviews and pre-tests for free. You have to take and pass a final age-appropriate (based on age 14 and up) exam with a score of 80 percent or better. Anyone 11 years of age or older. The materials are written at a 9th grade reading level. Younger students may consider asking an adult for help with the material.