ShareDEXTER—People who want to hunt but hesitate because of mobility impairments can put aside their worries and pick up their shotguns. Hunters who use wheelchairs, crutches or prosthetic limbs can enjoy
hunting, thanks to MDC and the National Wild Turkey Federation.The Conservation Department (MDC) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are sponsoring a special event [...]

ShareEvery monthly print issue of Traveler has a “Through the Years” column telling what we were writing about 25, 10 and one year ago. It’s interesting how many subjects have staying power through the decades. History may not repeat itself but it hums a familiar tune, some wise person said. Here’s the Through the Years column for [...]

ShareMissourians who want to hunt ducks or geese on most wetland areas managed by the Conservation Department can start applying for reservations Sept. 1. Those who hunt at three areas will enter the drawing closer to their hunt dates. All applications will be handled online this year.

ShareThe Missouri Department of Conservation will test an online drawing system called
Quick Draw at Eagle Bluffs, Grand Pass and Otter Slough conservation areas to assign waterfowl hunting opportunities at state wetland areas.
The new system still will include a pre-draw portion (Quick Draw) and a daily drawing
for remaining open slots.
During this year’s trial run, Missouri [...]