It’s back-to-school week across Missouri, and young hunters who hope to take to the field this fall must register for one more classroom assignment before they can get a permit to hunt on their own. Hunter Education certification once required an eight-hour classroom commitment for everyone, but now it only asks those ages 11 toContinue reading “Limited hunter education classes fill quickly as fall arrives”
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Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities
When most people think about migratory birds and waterfowl, the colorful plumage and royal presence of ducks and geese come to mind, but the gray, black, and white mourning dove graces the cover of this year’s hunting digest from the state Department of Conservation. Only minor adjustments have been made to the regulations for theContinue reading “Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities”
Fall food plot planting programs offer answers for deer hunters
A sweltering summer day seems like a splendid time to consider the forecast for the first frost of fall. That date is an important consideration for those planning on planting a food plot of forage for deer and other animals this autumn. Because Missouri is about 300 miles from top to bottom, the average firstContinue reading “Fall food plot planting programs offer answers for deer hunters”
Annual open archery tournament supports state conservation efforts
For those who are not counting down the days until archery deer hunting season opens in Missouri, the number is now under two months. July and August are long months, and the weather makes you yearn for fall, but now is the time to begin preparations. The most important elements are practice, practice and practice.Continue reading “Annual open archery tournament supports state conservation efforts”
Managed deer hunt application period now open
Jefferson County residents hoping to participate in the state’s managed deer hunting program this fall have many things to think about before applying for their best opportunity. The most important consideration is timing. The online application process is only available this month. Every year the state Department of Conservation program offers hunts on public landsContinue reading “Managed deer hunt application period now open”
Funding for state parks on crowded August ballot
The August primary election is more than a month away, and I am already sick and tired of the television advertising. The ballot includes multiple issues, and big spenders are flooding the airwaves with relentless mischaracterizations for and against the proposals. At the very least, the deluge could discourage voter participation. Who wants to beContinue reading “Funding for state parks on crowded August ballot”
Conservation agent returns home with new assignment
Most people associate homecoming with the fall season, but a 2018 Northwest High School graduate returns to his alma mater on July 1. Conservation agent Dominick Montileone III starts his new assignment in service to Jefferson County next month. Following graduation from the state Department of Conservation Agent Training Academy last September, Montileone was assignedContinue reading “Conservation agent returns home with new assignment”
Homemade sausage completes hunter’s work with help from friends
The old saying claims that hunting is all fun and games until you pull the trigger, that’s when the work begins. I take pride in being a Jack-of-no-trades, do-it-yourselfer for many things, and I literally get up to my elbows in deer after the shot. This year I didn’t finish the job until late inContinue reading “Homemade sausage completes hunter’s work with help from friends”
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”
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