ShareHi Emery,
I just had to comment on Bill Cooper’s editorial about smallmouth regulations (May issue, River Hills Traveler).
There is no doubt that we have a myriad of opportunities for excellent river smallmouth angling in Missouri, both in terms of places to go and regulatory constraints. However, I disagree with his contention that with each new [...]

Share Mr. Styron:
I read with interest the lead article, “Hunters, coyotes compete for turkeys” in the April River Hills Traveler. Within the article author Bill Cooper states, “Ducks Unlimited had denied the problem [predators] for years,” however, I can assure you nothing could actually be farther from the truth. I thought you might [...]

ShareBy Bill Cooper
Dr. Scott Veasman, a rural veterinarian in Vienna, Mo., is a long time turkey hunter. He has enjoyed decades of good turkey hunting around the countryside near his rural home and farm. But all that has changed according to Veasman.
“I don’t know where all of our turkeys have gone,” Veasman began. “For [...]

ShareMay’s issue of Traveler will be a dandy. Our sassy readers have filled a page with letters to the editor. We love it.

Bill Cooper ruffled feathers at both the MDC and Ducks Unlimited with his April opinions on the cause of turkey declines. They aren’t taking it sitting down. DU’s Kevin Checkett , MDC resource scientists [...]

ShareIn the August 2010 issue of
River Hills Traveler
Remember the favorite outdoor places, businesses and people readers voted for last September and October? The winners in Traveler’s second annual Readers Choice Awards are profiled in this issue. Make this section your guide to outdoor enjoyment in Traveler Country.
Other Page 1 stories:
Cool rivers pull crowds on hot [...]

Share Here’s a complete summary of articles in the July 2010 print issue of Traveler:
Belly boats — Bill Cooper
The coolest, wettest, most relaxed way to fish in summer
A piece of river history — Rick Mansfield
Vintage jon boat, 24 feet long, 32 inches abeam, has plied the Current for 50 years.
Past shadows reservoir dedication — [...]