A new set of permits created by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its September meeting will save money for Missourians approaching retirement age while ensuring that the Show-Me State takes full advantage of federal wildlife funding.

The commission created a new class of “forever” hunting and fishing permits. The idea is one of many that emerged from a year-long review of hunting and fishing permits and associated regulations…[more]

At its September meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved price increases for most hunting and fishing permits and created a new permit for hunters who pursue snow geese and other “light geese” during the federally mandated Light Goose Conservation Action.

The increases – the first for Missouri resident hunting and fishing permits in five years – will go into effect March 1, 2009. Conservation officials said the increases…[more]

Recognizing the need to fix crumbling stream-banks and dilapidated culverts, and to improve water quality for brook trout and other aquatic species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently provided more than $3 million to support 70 fish habitat projects in 31 states across the nation. With an additional $7.8 million in partner contributions, the projects will restore and enhance stream, lake, and coastal habitat to improve recreational fishing and…[more]

Hunters will find the challenge of taking a turkey a little harder this fall, due to the second year in a row of very poor turkey nesting success. (Missouri Dept. of Conservation photo)
This year’s turkey production will be among the lowest on record.

JEFFERSON CITY—The numbers are still coming in, but the trend is clear. Missouri’s 2008 turkey production was among the worst on record.…[more]

Fall has begun, and many of you will spend more time outdoors enjoying the many hunting opportunities found at Clearwater Lake. With 16,000 acres of managed natural resources, you are sure to find the game you seek.

This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a very safe and bountiful fall hunting season on the Clearwater Lake Project. Dove season is in full swing. It…[more]

LITTLE ROCK – Biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission again have proposed a conservative turkey season. The AGFC has tried to address declining turkey harvests through the regulations process starting in spring 2005.

AGFC turkey biologist Mike Widner told the Commission, that the shorter season of 30 days in 2005 and 2006 undoubtedly aided gobbler carryover somewhat. “However, the reduction in season length was not enough…[more]

Field and Stream has a list of “150 Best Fishing Spots” on their website this month, and five Ozarks locations are listed among them.

Lake Eufala in eastern Oklahoma made the list, while the Missouri River took honors its namesake state, and two spots in Arkansas were named: Lake Dardenelle near Russellville as well as Norfolk Lake near Mountain Home.

The outdoors publication said “now is…[more]

When shooting at game with your crossbow, you want to be able to make the perfect shot. To do this you need the correct equipment that is effective in bringing down the target silently so as not to frighten the animal away. There are several accessories to look for to help you make the perfect shot.

Choosing the Correct Sighting

For hunters there are 3 main…[more]

Most of the quail reports this year are encouraging, showing population increases of most species of North American quail. Bobwhites have much improved numbers in many states due to intensive efforts by state and federal agencies and QU chapters to implement new programs targeted primarily at bobwhites. State agency programs such as the North Carolina CURE project, the Georgia Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Arkansas Special Project Areas, the Illinois Bonus Program,…[more]

A two-part Missouri’s Outdoors Women event in October and December will offer an introductory course in waterfowl hunting. Space is limited, however, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The clinic consists of two events, a training session on Oct. 5 and a guided hunt Dec. 7 and 8. Both will take place at Duck Creek Conservation Area west of Cape Girardeau.

Up to 15…[more]