Conservation agents seized 240 items including deer and other mounts, antlers and firearms as part of a large investigation in the Ozarks. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation)
The Missouri Department of Conservation released Monday details of a nearly two-year investigation into poaching in southern Missouri. The undercover operation resulted in 68 poachers being charged with 425 wildlife violations.
This kind of news never bodes well for hunters. It tarnishes our image and gives the anti-hunting animals-rights fools fodder for their rants. Click to continue »
Hunters may apply for a variety of archery, muzzleloader, modern firearms, historic method and crossbow hunts as well as youth hunts and hunts for persons with disabilities.
The department has been using a points system since 2007 for the selection process. Each hunter has one opportunity to be drawn for a hunt. Hunters who are unsuccessful one year get an additional chance in a future year.
Hunters may apply for just one hunt and may apply as a group of up to six, with the exception of youth hunts. Application deadline is August 15. Hunters drawn for a hunt must purchase a managed hunt permit after Sept. 14.
Managed hunts are listed on page 18-20 of the 2010 Fall Deer & Turkey regulations book or here.
When I go, I don’t intend to subscribe to the catch-and-release ethos that so many fly rodders adhere to. That’s because I’m a also duck hunter. Click to continue »
View from my bucket. The ice was too thick to make much of a hole.
This is my first field report using iPhone technology. It’s interesting to file from the edge of a corn field over looking a spread of decoys, but something about it feels awkward.
The morning was cold, in the low 20s, and the pools at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area had 1/2 inch of ice. Click to continue »
Dragging out even a small deer was a harsh reminder that I need to work out more.
Some years ago, when I was trying to learn to hunt, my biggest frustration was how hard it was to find people to teach me. I didn’t grow up hunting and I found out just how hard it can be to learn as an adult, especially since I didn’t have many friends who hunted.
Things progressed rapidly for me after a couple of years, thanks to the generosity of some good friends who love to share the hunt. They’re like family now and we hunt together every chance we get. Because of their encouragement, I became inspired to share what I have learned. Click to continue »
Today our great nation celebrates Veterans Day, also referred to as Armistice Day, which commemorates the remembrance of the armistice signed between Allied forces and Germany, ending World War I. It’s a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by brave men and women who selflessly served our country to keep us free.
It’s also the anniversary of a little-known tragedy in the tradition of waterfowling. Click to continue »
I hunted the Missouri Central Zone waterfowl opener last weekend through the luck of drawing pill #2 at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area on Saturday and because my buddy Andy had a reservation at the same place on Sunday.
The weather was warmer than desired for a good duck hunt. The ducks weren’t interested in moving much and we had only a few groups work our decoys. The area is nice, with increasing water levels in the pools and plenty of food around with recently harvested crops, but we still need ducks to come south.
The lack of ducks was mildly disappointing, but my chief complaint was the weight of my decoy pack.
For archers, the sight of a nice deer in shooting range is always an adrenaline rush. A substantial rack on that deer can put a guy in a tree stand into tachycardia, something that is equally scary and exhilarating.
Last weekend my good friend Jamie had that experience. Late Saturday afternoon, he had a handsome 10-pointer wander under his tree stand on some choice property we hunt in Illinois. Jamie had been in the stand for just under an hour when he figured a few prayers wouldn’t hurt.
Hunters checked 1,242 deer during the urban portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season Oct. 9-12. (MDC photo)
The Missouri Department of Conservation reported Wednesday that hunters killed 1,242 deer during the urban portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season Oct. 9 through 12. The number is almost double last year’s total.
Counties entirely or partially open for the urban portion were St. Charles, St. Louis, Jefferson, Boone, Cole, Greene, Christian, Cass, Jackson, Clay and Platte.
Hunters in Boone County tagged 247 deer, followed by St. Charles with 160 and Green with 139. 80 percent of the deer killed were does.
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Here is a map of total deer checked in Missouri for this season:
Some are pushing for regs to create "wold-class" smallmouth fishing in Mo. I say we already have that. http://ow.ly/2k165#fishing @hook_and_bullet1 month ago
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