By Dena Matteson
With hunting and trapping seasons underway at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), countless hunters are taking part in a time-honored tradition.
However, while most hunters have enjoyed legal hunting, two recent road hunting incidents resulted in arrests by ONSR law enforcement rangers.
“Road hunting” involves shooting wildlife from a public roadway. This illegal practice can ruin legitimate hunting for others, and it is particularly dangerous during fall in the Ozarks.
