Hunting

Missouri Department of Conservation says the deer harvest is down over 20,000 compared to last year and they think they know why.

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.

Duck hunters are stepping up their duck blind game by adding full kitchens, TVs and even couches.

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.

Missouri's deer season just ended a few days ago and the state is reporting that the total harvested shattered an 18-year-old record.

The more things change, the more things stay the same. That's actually not true of the Missouri firearms deer season as there are numerous changes to know about before heading out into the backcountry.

By any and every measure, this is a monster deer. Terry Drury is a name you likely know if you're a hunter and he just took down a 216-inch buck and there's video to prove the achievement.

Wildlife officials are warning residents to not keep wild deer as pets as they continue to search for deer wearing a collar.