Free voluntary sampling and testing of harvested deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) is offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation, including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat […]
Fewer Deer Harvested in Firearms Season
Despite having a longer season, hunters early this month harvested fewer deer in the antlerless portion of the firearms deer season. Hunters took 14,896 deer this season, compared to 15,630 […]
Youth Firearms Deer Season This Weekend
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages young hunters to get outdoors and discover nature this weekend, during the early portion of youth firearms deer season Oct. 31 – Nov. […]
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 […]