Missouri Deer News
WHAT KIND OF DEER HUNTER ARE YOU? - Nov. 19, 2009I never thought I cared about antlers until I shot this 10-pointer I used to think I knew what kind of deer hunter I was. An experience on opening day of this year?s November deer season has me wondering, though.
Deer hunting bridges generation gap - Nov. 10, 2009
JEFFERSON CITYH?Nearly three-quarters of a century separate Brayden Dillon and Fred Schnelle. The two have never met. Yet they are united in their love of a pastime that is as old as Missouri?s hills ? deer hunting.
2009 firearms deer hunting regulations include some changes - Nov. 10, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY?Hunters in most parts of Missouri will find plenty of deer when the November Portion of Firearms Deer Season opens Nov. 14, but they need to check out changes in hunting regulations before the season starts.
Archers will find more mature bucks this year - Sep. 02, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY-Missouri's top deer biologist says hunters can expect to find more mature bucks when archery deer season opens Sept. 15.
Warren County included in antler-point restriction - Jul. 01, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY?The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking hunters to help spread the word about an error in a booklet about this year?s deer seasons.
Urban Deer Harvest Up From Last Year - Oct. 08, 2008
Hunters checked 678 deer during the Urban Portion of Missouri’s Firearms Deer Season, up 124 from last year but still well below the record for the four-day season.
Hunters, Meat Processors Can Reduce Lead Risk - Sep. 19, 2008
People who eat venison can reduce the risk of exposure to lead bullet fragments by careful handling of the meat, according to Missouri officials.
Apply for Managed Deer Hunts by Aug. 15 - Jul. 24, 2008
Hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for deer hunts at state parks, national wildlife refuges, military reservations and nature preserves. Those who applied for a hunt last year and were not drawn will receive preference when they apply this year if they use the same Conservation ID Number.
