“There’s a doe!” my son Caleb whispered to me excitedly. “Where and how far?” I asked, since we were facing different directions, watching different trails. Mike Roux “She’s standing at the edge of the bean field, but she’s too far out,” he quietly replied.
SCHELL CITY, Mo. – Construction at Schell-Osage Conservation Area (CA) is complete, and the area reopened to the public on Oct. 3. Over the past 20 years, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has dedicated time and funding to update aging infrastructure at five Missouri’s oldest
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If you are going to plant food plots to supplement your deer herd’s food supply, then I highly recommend you supplement their mineral needs, as well. Mike Roux This process, too, has certain minerals that should be used throughout the entire year. Listen close;
For the better part of 40- years now I have been building a relationship with John Caldwell that far surpasses just being friends. This man and his late wife Sue are undisputed members of our family. My children and my grandchildren consider them grandparents.
With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. ““Hunters must
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is beginning to receive some reports of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer this summer and is asking the public to help determine the extent of the disease by reporting suspected cases. HD is a general term for two related
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As you know, August was really hot here in the middle of America. A lot of people were complaining about the weather, including me. I was ready for cooler fall temperatures I am sorry to tell you this, but September won’t be much better. Most
The Missouri Conservation Commission approved proposed regulation changes at its May 29 open meeting in Washington from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding nonresident deer hunting. The approved regulation change for the upcoming 2026 deer season reduces the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from
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Those who have read my material in the past know that I am affiliated with the outdoor YouTube channel, Mid-Mo Reapers. That having been said, I film almost everything I do in the field. Over 90% of my deer and turkey hunts are “self-filmed.”
Squirrel hunting is often considered one of the best ways to introduce newcomers to hunting. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites beginners to learn the basics during a free mentored hunt at Hunnewell Conservation Area in Shelby County. Participants will learn the basics of
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) plans to host two managed deer hunts at Big Spring this fall, providing special opportunities for youth and mobility-impaired veterans. The application period for both hunts is July 1 through July 31. Ten hunters will be randomly selected for each
The sun was already up when he stepped into the food plot. The mid-April clover was a shade of St. Patrick’s green, and the huge gobbler looked like a black Volkswagen in the field. Mike Roux He had only gobbled once since hitting the
