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”
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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”
Archery hunters required to purchase separate turkey permit
Fall turkey hunters this year will experience the biggest regulation change as the seasons open this autumn. Already affected are those who have enjoyed a combined deer and turkey archery hunting opportunity. For the first time in decades bow and arrow hunters are not being issued two permits for deer and two for turkeys. RatherContinue reading “Archery hunters required to purchase separate turkey permit”
Dark cloud of disinformation hovers over deer season
Fall deer hunting seasons open on Monday, Sept. 15, in Missouri with dark cloud hanging over the proceedings. The presence of chronic wasting disease is not the cause for the overwhelming concern. It is a virulent misinformation campaign that is dividing hunters, friends and families. I hold out some hope that I am too closeContinue reading “Dark cloud of disinformation hovers over deer season”
Mandatory CWD sampling moves out of Jefferson County for this year
For the first time in a decade, deer hunters in Jefferson County will not be required to take their harvests to a chronic wasting disease sampling station on opening weekend this year. Since the disease was first discovered in Franklin County in 2015, the state Department of Conservation has mandated testing in Jefferson on theContinue reading “Mandatory CWD sampling moves out of Jefferson County for this year”
Managed deer hunt applications available online in July
Last year nearly 25,000 hunters applied for almost 6,000 permits to hunt for deer in 143 managed locations in Missouri. The annual application period is open from July 1 through July 31, so now is the time to study the results from previous seasons to determine when and where works best for you. The ManagedContinue reading “Managed deer hunt applications available online in July”
State plans permit price increases for third consecutive year
Just ahead of free fishing weekend, the state Department of Conservation is proposing increases in the cost of permits for the third year in a row. Based on the input it collected from hunters and residents in a survey this spring, the biggest boost will be on the backs of nonresident deer and turkey hunters.Continue reading “State plans permit price increases for third consecutive year”
County records 17 new positive CWD tests in 2024-25 season
Jefferson County and its neighbors continue to rack up substantial increases in cases of chronic wasting disease discovered in deer harvested by hunters. After increasing its total by more that 50% last year, Jefferson recorded an increased number of cases again this year, according to an annual report issued by the state Department of Conservation.Continue reading “County records 17 new positive CWD tests in 2024-25 season”
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