The twice-annual debate about which is better, spring or autumn, has no need for anyone to be right or wrong. It is hard to argue against the end of winter and the eruption of new life on the landscape in March and April. It is similarly difficult to find any fault in October’s blanket ofContinue reading “Fall fantastic for finding five favorite hiking trails”
Monthly Archives: October 2026
Area around Ware part of statewide CWD pilot program
A small segment of Jefferson County is one of eight similar locations in the state serving as pilot programs for the Department of Conservation’s most recent effort to engage hunters, landowners, and the general public in strategies to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease in the Missouri deer herd. One of the most notableContinue reading “Area around Ware part of statewide CWD pilot program”
Field to Freezer deer processing program returns to Henges Center
The Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center near High Ridge hosts events throughout the year, but two special programs for deer hunters are scheduled for pre- and postseason annually. The antler measuring event rewards those who had trophy-sized success. It is usually held in March and welcomes hunters get official scores on theirContinue reading “Field to Freezer deer processing program returns to Henges Center”
Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations that feed the needy
The popular Share the Harvest deer donation program in Missouri is getting a boost as the first of the upcoming firearms hunting seasons begins on October 9 with a three-day opportunity to take antlerless deer in most Missouri counties. The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation has launched an initiative that doubles the value of donations fromContinue reading “Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations that feed the needy”
