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Registration period: September 19 - October 20
Date: Friday, October 20, 2023 7:00 pm - Friday, October 20, 2023 8:30 pm
Location: Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Join 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.
Registration period: September 1 - October 2
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 5:00 am - Saturday, October 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Location: August A Busch Shooting Range
Please sign up for one youth duck hunt only.This program and hunt is for youth, who has never hunted, and is interested in learning the skills needed to successfully hunt ducks. We will begin with a mandatory clinic on Tuesday, October 3rd 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 October 21st.
Registration period: September 13 - October 16
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:00 am - Saturday, October 21, 2023 6:30 pm
Location: Fountain Grove Conservation Area

This is an event for youth to come and learn about waterfowl ID, Waterfowl hunting strategies, and Shotgun shooting. Participants will arrive that morning and begin to learn about waterfowl hunting, plus shotguns shooting.

That afternoon participants will get to go on a waterfowl hunt at a local private duck club. This hunt will allow them to use the knowledge and skills that they learned that morning.

Participants must be Hunter Education certified.
Registration period: October 1 - October 21
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:30 am - Saturday, October 21, 2023 11:30 am
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Although this is not a hunter education course, this program reviews the best safety practices for youth and prepared them for hunting season. We will cover the commandments of firearm safety, methods for carrying a firearm, and tree stand safety. Registration required. Ages 6-10. NOTE: All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration period: October 1 - October 21
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 1:30 pm - Saturday, October 21, 2023 4:30 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center

Ready to try deer hunting? This program will teach the basics of deer hunting including what to wear, how to scout for deer, hunting methods, safety, and regulations. Registration required. Ages 6+; participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration period: September 1 - October 2
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023 5:00 am - Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Location: August A Busch Shooting Range
This program and hunt is for youth age 11-15, who has never duck hunted, and is interested in learning the skills needed to successfully hunt ducks. We will begin with a mandatory clinic on Tuesday, October 3rd 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 October 22nd.Please only sign up for one hunt.
Registration period: August 22 - October 24
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:30 am - Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:30 am
Location: Parma Woods Shooting Range

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, call 816-891-9941 for details

Are you new to shooting? Do you have some new equipment? Would you like some assistance to get you in the bullseye? Give our staff a call and we’ll set you up for an appointment with one of our trained and certified instructors to help make sure you are ready come opening day.

Registration period: August 29 - November 17
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:30 am - Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:30 am
Location: Andy Dalton Shooting Range

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.

Registration period: August 29 - November 17
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:30 am - Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:30 am
Location: Online only

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.

Registration period: September 15 - November 16
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 am - Saturday, November 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
Fried squirrel, barbecued squirrel, squirrel stew. The ability to make these wonderful recipes at your next Thanksgiving get-together is right here. Join us on November 18th to learn the basics of squirrel hunting, how to field dress and clean squirrels, and sample some tasty recipes featuring squirrel meat. Children below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Only registered participants may attend.