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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites youth deer hunters to a mentored hunt at Charles Green Conservation Area in Boone County during the early youth portion firearms deer season, Oct 24-25. This free event will be for those ages 11-15.
The group will meet Saturday morning at a local shooting range to do some target practice. After the shooting range, participants should plan to deer hunt the remainder of the weekend or until a deer is harvested. Hunters will hunt while accompanied by their guardian and an MDC mentor. MDC will provide all necessary tools for hunting, but participants should bring their own snacks and water and dress appropriately for the long weekend outdoors.
Participants are encouraged to complete hunter education prior to the start of youth deer season. Each hunter will need to have purchased a youth hunting permit prior to the event. Permits can be purchased at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z4g.
Applications for this hunt close Monday, Oct. 5. Participants will be notified Friday, Oct. 9 if they are selected. Apply online at https://forms.office.com/g/7RrGi2kMNv or by calling 573-815-7901 ext. 2866.
Questions about this event can be sent to Conservation Educator Ethan Regan at ethan.regan@mdc.mo.gov.
MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
