Hunting Events

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will be hosting a series of mobility impaired and or youth hunter waterfowl hunts in partnership with DuckHorn Lodge during the 2025/2026 season.

The chosen hunters for each day will be provided with experienced mentors, decoys, and assistance in the field. Hunter selection will be finalized after the registration period has closed. The selected hunters will be notified of their inclusion, and the non-selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

Chosen hunters will be responsible for their own travel to DuckHorn Lodge and any applicable hunting license(s) and stamp.

If you have wondered about canning but didn't know how to start, come by the Cape Nature Center and see what it's all about. While it's not difficult to learn, specific safety guidelines and procedures need to be followed but can easily be learned in simple manageable steps.

Canning venison will turn any cut of venison into something as tasty as kettle beef. No need to fill up your freezer when you can fill up your shelves with a dinner that can be ready in 20 minutes.

Samples will be provided to participants.

A beginner canning course will be offered on 12/10/2025 and requires pre-registration.

Learn all about trapping raccoons with dog proof traps, steel traps and cage traps.

Whether you'd like to harvest raccoons to lower their populations in your area and benefit ground nesting birds, for pelts, meat or just for enjoyment and recreation, you'll learn everything you need to know at this program. We will learn about the most popular and effective types of traps and equipment and how to use them. We'll scout some raccoon habitat and we'll also make some very effective trap sets. In addition, we'll also learn how to skin a raccoon and prepare its pelt for tanning.

This program is appropriate for adults and families with children over the age of 7.

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the upcoming Alternative Methods deer hunting season, then the atlatl might be exactly what you’re searching for. An atlatl is an ancient tool used to throw a light spear known as a dart. This program will focus on practicing technique during sport target shooting for beginners but can be utilized as a new tool in your deer hunting arsenal. All equipment for this program will be provided to participants, join us and learn something new!

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.

You have your deer so let's learn about making deer jerky. Come, learn and taste some prime deer jerky and learn just how easy and delicious venison jerky is.

Alternative Methods season is a great way to extend your deer hunting into the late-season, as well as utilizing new tools in your arsenal. One of the more popular methods during this season are muzzleloading firearms. Our staff will be on hand in this program to assist you in getting your muzzleloader sighted in and ready for the field.

NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN MUZZLELOADER AND SUPPLIES, WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING THEM FOR THIS EVENT.

Archery is a fun, lifetime sport that all can enjoy. Learn the basics of archery and how to shoot safely, then practice your newly learned skills under the supervision of MDC staff. Dress for the weather in closed-toed shoes. All equipment is provided. Participants should be prepared to stand or bring a camp chair. Registration required. Ages 7+

Want to take on a new and exciting archery challenge? Runge 3D archery is here! This intermediate program is meant for honing archery skills and introducing the basics of archery hunting. We will begin with basic archery skills before heading to the woods to shoot 3D targets. Meet at the Runge outdoor pavilion. Dress for the weather with closed-toe shoes. All equipment will be provided. Participants should be prepared to stand or bring a camp chair. Registration required. Ages 13-17