I come from a family of Missouri hunters, yet inherited none of their marksman DNA. Too bad as it's nearly deer hunting season in Missouri and this year includes some rather significant changes.
If you'd like to know what has to happen to cause a Missouri bowhunter to leave his campsite and go stay in a hotel, let me tell you the story of how he woke up hearing strange breathing outside of his tent and then a blood-curdling scream.
It's one of the best times of the year in Missouri unless you have feathers and happen to be a Thanksgiving food favorite. The spring version of turkey season is about to begin in Missouri on Monday and there are two big changes you need to know about if you plan to hunt.
Don't take this the wrong way, but I am a fan of squirrels. However, even I admit they can be a nuisance. Did you know the state of Missouri has a long list of things you can and can't do to these little critters? Let's take a look at the nutty do's and don'ts.
My dad was a hunter in Missouri and I was a kid in Missouri so you'd think I'd know more about the various hunting season. Breaking news: I don't. However, I have done some research and learned that it appears there are 4 critters you can hunt year-round in Missouri. Let me add a "probably" to that just in case.