Prepare for the upcoming firearms deer season and sight-in hunting rifles with MDC Oct. 1 in Russellville

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09/11/2026
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hunters can prep for the upcoming fall deer hunting seasons by joining the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Thursday, Oct. 1 in mid-Missouri. Staff will hold a Rifle Sight-In program from 5-6:30 p.m. at Scrivner Conservation Area (CA) in Russellville and help attendees sight-in their scoped rifles.

Participants are asked to bring their own unloaded, cased rifle along with ammunition they wish to shoot. MDC staff will be available with spotting scopes, rifle rest bags, and other tools to help sight-in a scoped rifle.

This event is for participants ages 11 and older. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ox8.

Questions about this event can be sent to MDC Conservation Educator Ashley Edwards at Ashley.edwards@mdc.mo.gov.

Scrivner CA is located at 7422 Scott Road in Russellville.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.