My father’s .30-30

The Marlin Model 336 combined with Hornady ammunition is a very safe bet for the deer hunter. I have dozens of Illinois friends who venture across the Mighty Mississippi to deer hunt in Missouri each year. You guys will love this one.   In 1970 I killed my first deer in Washington County, Missouri. For…

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Voluntary drop-off sites for hunters who want deer sampled for CWD

In its ongoing search to determine the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is once again offering hunters voluntary deer head drop-off at select sites. CWD is a neurological disease fatal to deer. Each year, mandatory sample collection from deer harvested in counties comprising Missouri’s CWD management…

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Summertime sight-in

The buck stepped into the field like he owned it. His high, 8-point rack glistened in the early morning sunlight. His neck was thick with the rut and steam bellowed from his nostrils with every breath. He was a true trophy. The hunter, who at his own request will remain nameless, leveled his deer gun…

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