An initiative from the state Department of Conservation invites people of all ages to connect with the outdoors or find their way back outside through a number of activities and multi-media opportunities. Never Lose Touch provides encouragement to people who remember halcyon days in the woods or on the water, and anyone who has watchedContinue reading “Never Lose Touch program encourages people to get outdoors”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Mandatory hunter education has changed with the times
While it may be too soon to call it waxing nostalgic, I have been thinking about the history of hunter education in Missouri. It was not that long ago that this time of year would present a calendar full of opportunities for new hunters to earn their certification. Jefferson College offered the classes as partContinue reading “Mandatory hunter education has changed with the times”
Let’s Go Blues! Hunting and Fishing Night Oct. 21
Whether it’s sitting around the campfire listening to the Cardinals in the summer, or shooting the breeze with the boys in the fall, talking about the latest action on the ice, team sports and outdoors activities easily fit hand-in-hand. The St. Louis Blues have announced a new theme night that combines the best of bothContinue reading “Let’s Go Blues! Hunting and Fishing Night Oct. 21”
Antlerless deer season allows hunters to put management skills to work
Hunters who believe that we are the best deer management tool available get their first chance to prove the point this weekend. When the early portion of the antlerless hunting season opens on Friday, Oct. 10, hunters have three days to make a positive difference in many proven ways. Holding out hope for the once-in-a-lifetime,Continue reading “Antlerless deer season allows hunters to put management skills to work”
Deer management open house scheduled in Eureka
The ability of humans to communicate is not unique among animal species. We may be the most advanced at the trick, but in some instances, we could be the worst at it. When I hear song birds singing, crickets chirping, tree frogs trilling, or bull elk bugling, I feel confident that others of their kindContinue reading “Deer management open house scheduled in Eureka”
Don't Call Me Outdoor John 