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”

State surveys hunters on possible non-resident restrictions

To participate in the survey go to mdc.mo.gov/MDChuntersurvey. The deadline to complete the survey is March 24. One of the most contentious but least consequential issues that hunters argue about involves non-residents who come to our state to hunt for deer, turkey and waterfowl. The state Department of Conservation is asking hunters and the publicContinue reading “State surveys hunters on possible non-resident restrictions”

Comment period open for proposed permit price increases

The state Department of Conservation is proposing rate increases for hunting and fishing permits for 2025. If that news sounds familiar, it’s because the state raised the rates for most licenses this year, after nearly two decades years without a change. More regular increases to keep pace with inflation and rising costs is probably theContinue reading “Comment period open for proposed permit price increases”