Hunting

Does your neighbor always seem to fill their deer permits when you don’t? Are squirrels the only thing you see when you’re in the stand? Well, a food plot may be the answer. Learn about the basics of putting in food plots for deer and how you can still actively prepare for deer season during the summer.

Please ensure your account has a valid email address to receive the link to the program. Links are sent at least 30 minutes before the program starts.

Hunting may not only be a family tradition, but a personal privilege that everyone can enjoy. Hunting is basic to our nature. Hunting allows us to help control wildlife populations and fun projects for wildlife management. Hunting is also a safe and natural way to help each of us reconnect with nature and our surroundings. In this class, we will cover all the reasons to hunt, why its important, and explore myths about hunting.

With the start of summer comes frogs singing throughout the night around our ponds. One in particular is bull frogs. We’ll learn about bull frog life history and the frog gigging season before making some delicious frog leg mole tacos. We’ll also learn how to make your own tortillas.

Whether you’re an avid backpacker or a backyard bonfire enthusiast, come join other women to learn more about the best part of any outdoor adventure – the food! Participants will learn the tips and tricks for making easy and delicious meals with just a campfire and have the chance to try some tasty treats! Registration required. Ages 16+

If you were in the woods by yourself with nothing but a string and a knife, would you be able to survive? Have you made a fire without matches or a lighter? Could you fashion a snare or trap to catch an animal for food or make a fishing pole? Would you like to learn how to use an Atlatl? These are some of the primitive hunting skills we will discuss and learn to use. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for this fun, informative session.

With summer reaching its midway point a lot of people are starting to break out their shotguns getting them ready for dove season. In this program we’ll talk about all the things you need to get ready for dove season and have a successful hunt in September.

Now that you have harvested the buck of your dreams, do you know how to prepare it properly to take it to the taxidermist. There are several different ways to preserve the hide so that the taxidermist can make your deer come to life on your wall. Learn the proper steps to go from the field to the taxidermist. Anyone under age 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

With teal season starting next month its important to be prepared to hunt for one of the fastest waterfowl in Missouri! We’ll go over what types of teal you can expect to see and the equipment and decoys that will make your hunt a success. Participants will receive the virtual program link at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please ensure your MDC account includes an accurate email address so that you can receive this link.

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Learn how to sharpen your hunting knives so you can get the best out of them.