First-time deer hunters are invited to learn about hunting safety, deer biology, deer management, and hunting tactics before a free mentored hunt in Columbia. This event is open to first-time […]
Deer Hunting Regulation Changes For 2023/24 Seasons
There are changes to the Missouri Department of Conservation Deer hunting regulations beginning this fall. The changes include a new firearms early antlerless portion, a new firearms CWD portion, changes […]
MDC Providing Virtual Program – Deer Hunting With Handguns
The Missouri Department of Conservation presents “Handguns For Deer Hunting,” a virtual program on using handguns to hunt for white-tailed deer. The program will be presented on line, Thursday, December […]
Still Plenty Of Deer Seasons
While the November portion of the Fire Arms Deer Season is over, there are still opportunities for Deer Hunters to fill their freezer. The Anterless Firearm Deer Season runs from […]
No Baiting Allowed For Deer And Turkey Seasons
Missouri Deer and Turkey hunters are reminded baiting is illegal during the hunting season. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the use of bait, including grain or other feed placed […]
CWD Sampling Changes For Opening Deer Season Weekend
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) made a change to the mandatory sampling requirements for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The department’s change to voluntary sampling in 30 counties during the […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Will Close For Hunting Schedules
As the fall hunting seasons approach, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge announced they will be closing the auto tour route for three days. The refuge will be closed for the […]
CWD Testing Complete For 2019/20 Deer Season
Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD testing for the 2019/20 Missouri Deer season is complete and the Missouri Department of Conservation says there were 46 new cases of CWD. Since the […]
Antlerless Season Numbers Up From Last Year
Deer harvest for the Antlerless portion of the 2019 deer season was up nearly 4,000 from last year. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer […]
Late Youth Deer Season Complete
Another 1900 deer were harvested by the youth hunters in the Late Youth Portion of the season, November 29th to December 1st. that is down about 600 from last year’s […]