The Missouri Department of Conservation, in conjunction with the Black River Electric Cooperative will sponsor a Hunter Education Course in October 2008.  The course will be held at the Black River Electric Co-Op in Fredericktown on October 21, 22, and 23, 2008.  This will be a Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evening event.  The course will be offered from 6 PM until 10 PM all three nights.  Students are required to attend the course in its entirety.  They also are required to pass an exam at the end of the course in order to receive certification.  Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Heritage Card from the Missouri Department of Conservation.  This card will have the student's personal information and Hunter Education Certification Number.  Missouri Hunter Education Certification is accepted in all 50 states as well as all of the Canadian Provinces, and is a lifetime certification.

Students must be at least 11 years of age in order to participate in the course.  Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited.  Interested persons should contact Madison County Conservation Agent Scott Bumgardaner at 573-783-7043 to pre-register for the class.  DO NOT CALL BLACK RIVER ELECTRIC WITH QUESTIONS OR TO PRE-REGISTER!  Persons attending the course should bring a pencil, copy of birth certificate, and social security number. 

If the October class in Madison County is not suitable there are several other Hunter Education courses being offered throughout the region this fall.  Class dates, times, etc. are available on the Missouri Department of Conservation website at www.mdc.mo.gov, or by calling the Cape Girardeau Regional Office at 573-783-7043.