Guys... I read in the '04 - '05 Digest of Hunting and trapping regs that my Missouri hunters safety class is good here in Illinois. I lost my heritage card (which is what I get as a sort of immediate proof). What will a local tag salesman require for me to prove that I've been through the class? If I have last years tags () still can I show those? Missouri hunters, do you know of a QUICK way to get proof that you've taken the class??

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they should have record of you somewhere like maybe try callin DNR or last years tags might work but im not for sure though.

ive not heard of that, but the dnr office could help you: (217) 782-6302

I have called the dnr for mine before, and as long as you know the time frame that you took it and where they can find it pretty quick. I had a copy sent to me in less than a week. I was in a rush and I pleaded with the lady, but she took care of it.

I think I ended up talking to a lady in springfield.

as a side note, I have never been asked to show my Hunters Ed Card in Illinois.

I took the hunter's safety course in Georgia when I was a kid and lost the card sometime afterward. I've never in 20 years since been asked for a hunter's safety course card.

I don't think they ask for the card to buy tags over the counter here. If someone asks you for your card politely leave and try another store - until you get your card back.

why do you think you need the card?? I have never gone to one of these classes. Just go to any Illinois Wal-Mart and get your tag. Or go to the Illinois DNR site and mail them a check for your archery tag. It is cheaper until September 1st.

Steve

As long as you have your license from last year, you won't need to show proof that you took a hunter's ed class.

With that said - I've never once been asked to show my card either. It's a great system we've got in place here.

As a missouri hunter I say forget Illinois, I am boycotting Illinois untill they stop gouging prices on their out of state tags. Besides Iowa has bigger bucks anyway.

just so you are not confused I hunt in missouri and live in missouri except for the next couple years I will temporarily live here in arizona while i go to school.