Hunting Events

Learn the basics of hunting a whitetail deer. We will cover scouting, setup, taking the shot and much more.

Learn the basics of hunting a whitetail deer. We will cover scouting, setup, taking the shot and much more.

So, you want buck fever? Well, you’ve come to the right place to get your bearings on deer hunting. During this program we will cover everything you need to know to get you ready to head out to the woods and chase the deer of your dreams. This is a family-oriented event, with activities for all ages. Try a shooting simulator and make your own deer call. Join us at 6pm for a presentation about first steps to getting your family ready for the hunt. This program is part of our “Nature Center at Night” series and the building and exhibits will remain open until 7pm.

This registration is an application process. You will be contacted to fill out an application once you finish registration. The Missouri Department of Conservation, Conservation Federation of Missouri, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Deer Association, Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Pheasants & Quail Forever, Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, Missouri’s Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Whitetails Unlimited, ALPS Outdoorz, Dead End Game Calls, MO Woods and Wildlife, and Missouri Back Country Hunters and Anglers are partnering to hold The Governor’s Inaugural Deer Hunt. These partners have come together to host events endorsed by our Governor, that mentors new hunters and manage deer populations for participating landowners. Multiple events will happen simultaneously across the state and applicants will pick their preference.

Selected participants will spend the weekend with the best mentors our organizations have to offer. Besides getting to go afield with a mentor and hunt deer, participants will be instructed on how hunting fits into conservation, hunting strategy, deer biology, behavior and senses, hunting etiquette, shot placement, after the shot, gun safety, and firearm handling. Preference will be given to applicants who have never been hunting, or those who have never harvested a deer. Below are the approximate locations for each clinic and hunt. For questions contact John Burk at jburk@nwtf.net.

Calumet, MO (Pike Co) Moberly, MO (Randolph Co) Patton, MO (Bollinger, Co) Warsaw, MO (Benton Co) Pomona, MO (Howell Co) Rolla, MO (Phelps Co) Unionville, MO (Putnam Co)

Do you have new scope on your rifle and want to get it sighted in to prepare for the upcoming rifle season? This program will give you and opportunity to work with staff to get your deer rifle sighted in and ready for the upcoming season. Scope must be mounted before attendting the program.

Are you a waterfowl hunter and thinking about getting your first hunting dog? This program will cover the responsibilty of having a hunting dog, how to pick out the dog, what goes into training, as well as a live demonstration.

Interested in learning to deer hunt but do not know how to get started? This program will give you the information to get started in this exciting hunting activity. The program will cover safety, firearms, ammunition, scouting, tree stands, blinds, hunting techniques, and more.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen in partnership with local landowners will be hosting two (2) mobility impaired hunters on a multi-day archery deer hunt in northeast Missouri.

The selected hunters will be allowed to take one (1) deer buck or antlerless deer using archery equipment.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will provide the selected hunters with room & board, experienced mentors, transportation to the farm and blind, an enclosed REDNECK blind to hunt from, and assistance with processing meat. MDS can also furnish a crossbow if needed.

The selected hunters will be responsible for their own transportation to the hunt and valid Missouri archery license.

The selected hunters will be notified approximately two-weeks prior to the hunt.

Join MDC's Jake Hindman to learn how to attract deer closer to your position by making the right calls at the right time. He will discuss the different vocalizations whitetails make and what those sounds communicate to other deer. He will present several calling scenarios in hunting situations followed by a Q & A session. A virtual option will be held during the same time slot To receive the access link, registration is required: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/195764

Join MDC's Jake Hindman to learn how to attract deer closer to your position by making the right calls at the right time. He will discuss the different vocalizations whitetails make and what those sounds communicate to other deer. He will present several calling scenarios in hunting situations followed by a Q & A session. An in-person option is available the same evening, registration is required: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/195445