The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a virtual program to learn about crossbow hunting gear and techniques The crossbow is an ancient form of archery and is enjoying new popularity as a tool for hunting and target shooting. A free virtual online clinic about hunting with crossbows will be offered February 7th, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. MDC staff […]
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While the winter weather may be keeping your children from being outside shouldn’t prevent your family from having some nature-oriented fun. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites parents and their children to take part in the January 13th virtual program “Nature Neighbors Virtual Story Time.” This online program will be from 11-11:30 a.m. and is being put on by […]
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Fishing for white bass – particularly during the spring spawning run – is an activity that is special to many Missouri anglers. The Missouri Department of Conservation is providing an opportunity to learn more about how to hook this popular fish, through a free virtual program “Naturalist Notes Virtual Series: White Bass.” This online program will be on January 12th […]
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Concerns over rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have closed the Chillicothe and St. Joseph MDC offices. Missouri Department of Conservation staff will still be able to answer phone calls to those offices to handle the day to day business. Customers interested in purchasing materials from the offices, including calendars, books, and other items may make those purchases by contacting the […]
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Taking deer out of season or by methods not allowed is illegal, yet it happens and recently happened in Livingston County. Missouri Department of Conservation, Livingston County Agent Caleb Pryor was notified early in December of two deer that had been dumped after the heads were removed. If anyone has information that could help identify the person or persons that […]
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Missouri’s Antlerless portion of the deer season is complete and the Missouri Department of Conservation says there were 15,425 deer taken for this period of December 4th to the 6th. That is about 4,000 more than last year’s Antlerless portion of the season. Calloway County had the top harvest for this portion of the season, with 438 deer harvested. Harvest […]
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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 December 4th to the 6th. Archery Deer Season is now through January 15th. December 26th to January 5th is the Firearms Alternative Methods season. This allows: Muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms, […]
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The opening weekend of the Missouri Firearm Deer Season is complete, and there were more and 80,500 deer harvested. The Missouri Department of Conservation says that is down about 10% from last year. The breakdown of this year’s opening season includes: 48,695 antlered bucks, 6,867 button bucks, and 24,963 does. Top harvest counties this year for opening weekend were Howell […]
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Missouri’s Deer Hunting Seasons begin this weekend and run through January 15th. This year, due to COVID-19, the Chronic Wasting Disease testing is not required for the CWD Zones. The testing is voluntary. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the two-week firearms deer season that opens this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, is when most of our deer are harvested. […]
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The Youth Deer Hunting Season early portion was this past weekend, and in the State of Missouri, youth age 6 to 15 reported nearly 15,700 deer harvested. In the area counties, that includes: Livingston 96 Caldwell 79 Carroll 116 Chariton 130 Daviess 102 Grundy 78 Linn 117 Sullivan 82 The late portion of the Youth season is November 27th to […]
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