Where Can You Take the Missouri Hunter Safety Course?

The Missouri hunter safety course is available online through ilearntohunt, approved by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Where you finish up depends on your age when you register, not just where you start.

Hunters 16 and older complete the entire process online, with no in-person step required. Hunters 11 to 15 at registration complete the same online course, then attend a required in-person Skills Session before they're certified.

Here's what you need to know about where to find each part of the Missouri hunter safety course, whether you qualify for the online-only path or not.

Where Can You Find the Missouri Hunter Safety Course?

Missouri splits its hunter education path by age rather than offering a single online-only track for everyone.

• If you're 16 or older when you register, you can complete the entire requirement through the online course at ilearntohunt.
• If you're 11 to 15 when you register, you'll complete the same online course, then attend a required in-person Skills Session.
• Missouri also offers a free in-person classroom option for any age, run through MDC.

Note: Your age at the time you register determines your path, not your age when you finish. Register while you're still 15, and you'll need the Skills Session even if you turn 16 partway through.

Use the table below as a quick reference for where to register for each option.

Most states, including Missouri, now let at least some new hunters take the course online for at least part of their certification. If you want to know exactly what to expect before you register, see how long it takes first.

Who Needs to Take the Missouri Hunter Safety Course?

Missouri requires hunter education for anyone born on or after January 1, 1967, for anyone 16 or older, and for anyone who plans to hunt alone with a firearm regardless of birth year. The underlying legal requirement applies to residents and nonresidents alike.

That said, ilearntohunt's own online course is limited to Missouri residents. If you're a nonresident, confirm directly with MDC whether another approved online provider or the free classroom course fits your situation.

You must be at least 10 years old to start the online course, though you can't attend the Skills Session until you turn 11. Hunters 16 or older who haven't finished hunter education yet can also look into Missouri's Apprentice Hunter Authorization, which lets them hunt under a permitted adult mentor without completing certification first.

Once you're certified, check the MDC hunting and trapping seasons page before you head out.

How to Take Your Missouri Hunter Safety Course

Getting certified in Missouri comes down to knowing which path applies to you based on your age at registration.

1. Visit the ilearntohunt Missouri course page and confirm your age and residency before you start.
2. Complete the self-paced online modules and pass the final exam with a score of at least 80%.
3. If you're 16 or older, print your permanent certificate immediately. If you're 11 to 15, print your proof of completion and register for a Skills Session.

Passing the online course doesn't guarantee a spot at a Skills Session, so start your certification well ahead of the fall hunting season (or the season you plan to hunt), since Skills Session spots can fill up fast as hunting season approaches.

Can a 10-Year-Old Take the Missouri Hunter Safety Course?

Yes, partially.

A 10-year-old can start and complete the online portion of the Missouri hunter safety course, but Missouri requires students to be at least 11 years old to attend the in-person Skills Session. That means a 10-year-old's certification stays incomplete until they turn 11 and finish that in-person step.

How Much Does the Missouri Hunter Safety Course Cost?

Costs stay simple regardless of which path applies to you, since Missouri doesn't charge separately for the Skills Session.

The $39.95 online course fee covers your proof of completion whether you're 16 and done, or 15 and heading to a Skills Session next.

Start Your Missouri Hunter Safety Course Online Today

Getting certified in Missouri starts with one online course, and where you finish depends on your age at registration.

Start your online course today, and check MDC's classroom course listings if the online path isn't the right fit for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take the Missouri hunter safety course online?

A: Yes, you can take the Missouri hunter safety course online if you're a Missouri resident at least 10 years old. Hunters 11 to 15 at registration must also complete an in-person Skills Session, while hunters 16 and older finish entirely online.

Q: Do I need to attend an in-person class for the Missouri hunter safety course?

A: It depends on your age when you register for the Missouri hunter safety course. Hunters 11 to 15 must attend a Skills Session after the online portion, while hunters 16 and older don't need any in-person step.

Q: How old do you have to be to take the Missouri hunter safety course online?

A: You must be at least 10 years old to start the Missouri hunter safety course online. You'll need to turn 11 before you can attend the required Skills Session, if your age at registration requires one.

Q: Do you have to be a Missouri resident to take the course online?

A: Yes, ilearntohunt's online Missouri hunter safety course is limited to state residents. Nonresidents should confirm with MDC which certification options apply to them.

Q: What is the Missouri Apprentice Hunter Authorization?

A: The Missouri Apprentice Hunter Authorization lets a hunter 16 or older go afield with a permitted adult mentor without completing hunter education first. It doesn't replace the certification requirement for hunting on your own.

Q: How much does the Missouri ilearntohunt course cost?

A: The ilearntohunt online course costs $39.95 for Missouri residents. The required Skills Session for hunters 11 to 15 doesn't carry an additional fee.