County archers look to continue 12-year deer harvest streak

Archery hunting season opens on Sunday in Missouri and while it may not carry the fanfare of other openers on the statewide outdoors calendar, it certainly will get the attention of quite a few Jefferson County residents. For 12 consecutive years Jefferson has been the top archery harvest county in the Show-Me State. Over theContinue reading “County archers look to continue 12-year deer harvest streak”

Upcoming webinar to discuss invasive plants and deer management

A program that combines deer hunting and invasive species appears almost tailor-made for me by featuring two of my top topics for outdoor news. The free Invasive Plant Control for Deer Management webinar begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. Use this link to access the Zoom call at meeting time: short.mdc.mo.gov/4XS. The programContinue reading “Upcoming webinar to discuss invasive plants and deer management”

Managed hunt application process in July marks the start for deer season dreams

Deer season unofficially begins in July when hunters who want to participate in the managed hunts offered throughout the state must apply for the opportunity. Other hunters would do well to get a copy of the annual regulations booklet, which is now available online and wherever permits are sold. The managed hunt application process isContinue reading “Managed hunt application process in July marks the start for deer season dreams”