ShareIf you are a Missouri waterfowl hunter, and you’ve ever stood in line for a midnight release of a Harry Potter book, concert tickets or a new computer or operating system, early on Oct. 21, and again on Oct. 28 are your nights.
You can “be there” in your robe and bunny slippers, as the [...]

ShareWith one exception, northwest Missouri waterfowl areas are looking good.
By Bill Graham, MDC Specialist
Despite hot and dry conditions in late summer, most wetland areas managed by the Missouri Department will of Conservation in the state’s northwest region will be in good shape for the fall duck season.
The duck season in [...]

ShareAmong the most difficult realities of hunting we grapple with is wounded game. Ethical hunters strive for perfect, clean shots that kill animals instantly. But there are times when things don’t work out as planned, no matter how much practice and patience we exercise.
I was reminded of that on two occasions recently on a weekend [...]

ShareThe 2010 waterfowl season promises a mixed bag for hunters, with more ducks but less habitat than usual. The winners will be those hunters who look for opportunities outside the usual hunting hot spots.
WATERFOWL POPULATIONS
Resource Scientist Andy Raedeke said annual surveys of waterfowl nesting grounds in the northern United States and Canada show continued strong [...]

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 [...]

ShareSummer may have barely started, but the Conservation Commission has already approved these 2010 early migratory bird hunting seasons and limits, in actions at their May meeting: