Missouri Hunter Course Information
This article provides course information for Missouri hunters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, field day requirements, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
You need hunter education if you were born on or after January 1, 1967, and plan to hunt alone with a firearm.
Available courses
Missouri hunter education courses are available through the following options:
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
Course information
| Course Information | Hunter-Ed | Ilearntohunt |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $24.95 | $39.95 |
| Language(s) | English; Spanish | English |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Timed Chapters + 1 Virtual Field Day Unit | Interactive |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum | Online & Timed |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 15 questions, 60% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Exam is for students 16 and older only. | Interactive quizzes. Final exam: 60 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Exam is for students 16 and older only. |
| Age Restrictions | Must be at least 10 years old to register, but must be 11 to take the Field Day. | Must be at least 10 years old to register, but must be 11 to take the Field Day. |
| Residency Requirement | Yes | Yes |
| Registration Requirement(s) | No | No |
| Field Day | Youth only | Youth only |
| Post Course | Students 11-15 years old when registered must attend the Field Day. | Students 11-15 years old when registered must attend the Field Day. |
| Replacement Card | Handled by the state | Handled by the state |
| Exemptions/Benefits | See below | See below |
Registration requirements
There are no additional registration requirements listed for Missouri hunter education courses.
Course expiration and extensions
Missouri hunter education courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
Hunter-Ed: Quizzes include 15 questions. Students must score 60% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited quiz attempts. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts. The final exam is for students 16 and older only.
Ilearntohunt: The course includes interactive quizzes. The final exam includes 60 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts. The final exam is for students 16 and older only.
Field day requirements
Missouri requires a Field Day for youth students.
Students who are 11-15 years old when they register must attend the Field Day to complete hunter safety certification.
Students can find Field Days here:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/AllEvents?EventTypeId=1
After completing the course
Students who are 11-15 years old when they register must attend the Field Day to complete certification.
Students who are 16 or older can complete the course requirements online.
Military exemptions and benefits
Proof of hunter education may not apply to any Missouri resident who is currently active in the U.S. Military, National Guard, or employed as a law enforcement officer.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled by the state of Missouri.
Students can replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Conservation Permit Card here: