Hunting

The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the National Deer Association to host a Field to Fork program at Prairie Fork Conservation Area on December 9th and 10th. This opportunity will give 6 new hunters an introduction to deer hunting and promote the value of public land experiences.

The Prairie Fork Conservation Area Field to Fork Program is designed for Missouri hunters, over the age of 18, that have no experience deer hunting. Participants will be taught the basics of deer hunting, deer biology, hunting ethics, conservation, shot placement, weapons safety and handling, shooting, and more.

Each participant will be given the opportunity to go out and try to harvest a deer on two different hunts with an MDC or NDA approved mentor alongside of them to help every step of the way. If a deer is harvested during an event, we will then teach everyone how to field dress, skin, quarter, and process the meat. Overall, Field to Fork hunts are an exciting experience that will help you take the first steps in your hunting journey.

Monday, December 9th, participants will meet at Prairie Fork Conservation Area for a mandatory pre-hunt orientation. Hunting will take place following the pre-hunt orientation and range portion on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning (if necessary).

Other Event Requirements:

• 6 new hunters

• Mandatory Pre-hunt Orientation (Dec. 9)

• Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC/NDA approved mentor

• 11+ years old

• Participants must be new hunters that have never harvested/telechecked a deer

Please contact Cole Gander at (573) 469-1515 or cole@deerassociation.com for any questions.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen in partnership with DuckHorn Outdoors & Lodge will be hosting two (2) mobility impaired hunters for a day of waterfowl hunting.

The selected registrants will be responsible for their own licenses, federal stamp, and transportation to DuckHorn Lodge. MDS will provide experienced mentors and trackchairs to get the hunters to a wheelchair accessible hunting blind.

The chosen mobility impaired hunters will be notified approximately two-weeks prior to the hunt.

Our staff are often asked about details of hunting with handguns. Attend this session to get some answers on how to get started in handgun hunting this year. Learn from our experienced instructors about wildlife identification, habits and habitats, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment, and game care. Attend this class to increase your success in the field.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen is hosting their 16th annual Timmy "Taters" Smith deer hunt for mobility challenged and youth (ages 9-17) hunters.

This deer hunt will take place during the second weekend of Missouri's antlerless firearms season Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Fifteen (15) hunters will be selected from the registrants. MDS will provide each hunter with experienced mentors, skinning & quartering services, and all meals.

All federal and state and game laws will apply.

Successful hunt applicants will be notified via email approximately 3-weeks prior to the hunt.

This program and hunt is for women, who has never duck hunted, and is interested in learning the skills needed to successfully hunt ducks. Anyone who would like to participate in the hunt must be proficient with a shotgun. We will begin with a mandatory clinic on Tuesday, November 12th from 5-7 p.m. to discuss safety, firearms, clothing, hunting techniques, and details of the hunt. All participants for the hunt must attend the mandatory clinic and be Hunter Education Certified to participate in the hunt on December 14th. Please only sign up for one hunt.

The Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. is hosting a youth hunter education clinic and mentored waterfowl hunt in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. This event includes Missouri's Hunter Education Certification (Skills Portion and Exam), supervised shooting instruction, and a mentored waterfowl hunt. All necessary equipment will be provided.

The skills session portion will be conducted Saturday, December 14th, at 8:00am at the Sweet Springs Community Center with the live-fire session following the class. The mentored hunt is Sunday morning, December 15th. Lunch will be provided on Sunday immediately following the hunt.

Parents or adult chaperones are required to attend all portion of the clinic with their youth participant and can also receive hunter education certification and shooting instruction.

Learn more about the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. and view our full fall clinic schedule at www.mhhf.us. Contact MHHF at 573-200-1889 or execdir@mhhf.us.

Ever wonder what people mean when they say their deer scored 170? Have you wanted to know if harvest was a trophy setting animal? Join us for this class to learn how to score your harvest and what animals can be scored. This class does not qualify you to become a scorer yourself, an official scorer must score your animal to be eligible for any record setting.

Ever wonder what people mean when they say their deer scored 170? Have you wanted to know if harvest was a trophy setting animal? Join us for this class to learn how to score your harvest and what animals can be scored. This class does not qualify you to become a scorer yourself, an official scorer must score your animal to be eligible for any record setting.

This program and hunt is for women, who has never duck hunted, and is interested in learning the skills needed to successfully hunt ducks. Anyone who would like to participate in the hunt must be proficient with a shotgun. We will begin with a mandatory clinic on Tuesday, November 12th from 5-7 p.m. to discuss safety, firearms, clothing, hunting techniques, and details of the hunt. All participants for the hunt must attend the mandatory clinic and be Hunter Education Certified to participate in the hunt on December 15th.Please only sign up for one hunt.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen in partnership with DuckHorn Outdoors & Lodge will be hosting two (2) mobility impaired hunters for a day of waterfowl hunting.

The selected registrants will be responsible for their own licenses, federal stamp, and transportation to DuckHorn Lodge. MDS will provide experienced mentors and trackchairs to get the hunters to a wheelchair accessible hunting blind.

The chosen mobility impaired hunters will be notified approximately two-weeks prior to the hunt.