The Missouri Department of Conservation, http://www.mdc.mo.gov/,establishes hunting regulations, manages public grounds, etc.

You can actually hunt without taking a hunter's education course -just purchase the "Apprentice Hunter Authorization Permit." http://www.mdc.mo.gov/regs/permits.htmHowever, you must hunt with a licensed(i.e. someone that has taken the hunter ed class) adultatleast 21 years old.

The MDC also maintains a database ofMDC-owned public property. For most hunting, you do not need to signin or call in advance.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaList.aspx?txtUserID=guest&txtAreaNm=s

Enjoy your time in Missouri!