Prepare for the upcoming firearms deer season and sight-in hunting rifles with MDC Oct. 14 in Frankford

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09/09/2026
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Prepare your rifle for the upcoming firearms deer season with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Wednesday, Oct. 14. This event will be held at Ranacker Conservation Area (CA) in Frankford and is designed for participants interested in sighting-in their scoped rifles. It will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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 18 and older. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oNy.

Questions about this event can be sent to MDC Conservation Educator Kathi Moore at kathi.moore@mdc.mo.gov.

Ranacker CA is located at 10192 Pike 58 in Frankford.

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.