Oh Deer! A First Time Hunter Takes His Shot

Writer Matt Crossman fills us in on his first foray into deer hunting. He finds that the harvesting of an actual deer is not the most important part of deer hunting. And you will find out why he thinks of Raisinettes differently now.


Missouri History Today October 17, 2020: Missouri Reintroduces Elk Hunting After A Century’s Absence

Missouri History Today October 17, 2020: Missouri Reintroduces Elk Hunting After A Century's Absence


Professional compound bow shooter releases her arrow toward a target

June 23, 1966

On this date , H.W. Allen patented his new invention, the compound hunting bow. 


Fowl Play

Missouri is in the Goldilocks zone for duck hunters.


December 14, 1911

Today in Missouri history, it was reported that the rabbit market had been ruined by warm weather. They were selling for only two cents each in south Missouri.


Finding Elk at Peck Ranch

See the majestic elk for yourself.


Feral Hod

Inside the Fight to Eradicate Feral Hogs

Faced with an enemy capable of prolific breeding, extensive property destruction, and potentially dangerous to humans, the Missouri Department of Conservation wages war in southern Missouri.


Small Towns Roll Out the Orange Carpet For Deer Hunters

For most of the year, life in small-town rural Missouri moves at a quiet pace, but come November these peaceful hamlets transform into prime destinations for those on the hunt for deer.