A hundred years ago, barely 1,000 deer roamed Missouri. Between over-hunting and unsustainable thinking, white-tailed deer were few and far between. If someone spotted a track in the woods, they would ...

Hunters in the Ozarks often share tales of their bountiful harvests and the exhaustion of their deer, turkey and bear tags. Taxidermists have long banked on those successes. But one of Missouri's ...

Missouri hunters harvested 10,071 deer during the most recent alternative methods portion of the season. With Missouri's current hunting season winding down, hunters may already be making preparations ...

For deer season, one of the more popular hunting seasons in Missouri, MDC officials advise potential hunters of the following considerations: ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation is considering changes to regulations for nonresident deer hunting. The MDC is seeking feedback from Missouri deer hunters and others on potential updates to ...

MISSOURI, USA — Missouri deer hunters have a lot to live up to as the season's peak kicks off Saturday and runs through Nov. 26. The state's hunters set a new record during the 2023-24 season, with ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces it will offer Missourians the state’s first elk-hunting season in modern history starting this fall. At its April 8 ...

A white tailed doe and her fawn are seen in this field guide photo from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Noppadol Paothong Missouri Department of Conservation It’s an exciting time of year to ...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — A 16-year-old became the first successful hunter of the 2025 Missouri black bear season on its opening day. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, on Saturday ...