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16 Apr

Youth Turkey Harvest Way Down, But Spirits Up

Youth turkey season was pretty tough this year. Cold weather and a late spring made for a challenging two-day hunt. It was all the way down to 19 degrees on […]

Briana
April 16, 2018
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09 Apr

Farm Ponds are a Favorite for Surefire Fishing

Large Missouri bodies of water, like Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, the Missouri River and many more, offer incredible angling opportunities. They also often require somewhat of a steep […]

Briana
April 9, 2018
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02 Apr

Be Prepared for Adventures in Bear Country

Across the Ozarks, black bears are growing in number. This incredible conservation story is one we should all be proud of. Black bears are incredible creatures that belong on our […]

Briana
April 2, 2018
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26 Mar

Traditional Archery Fun to Shoot All Year

As weather continues to improve and days become longer, we are more apt to want to stretch our legs with long walks in the woods. Searching for mushrooms and shed […]

Briana
March 26, 2018
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19 Mar

Kayaking Opportunities Abound Across Missouri

There are many advantages to a kayak. They’re usually light, making them easy to transport and control. One person can handle most. You can take them anywhere. They’ll fit on […]

Briana
March 19, 2018
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12 Mar

Be Prepared for Youth Turkey Season

After three years in a row of my youth turkey hunting partner taking a bird, last year ended in a miss. I blame myself. My partner was not as prepared […]

Briana
March 12, 2018
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05 Mar

Conservation Federation Convention is Citizens’ Opportunity for Input

Citizens often wonder how their voice can be heard when it comes to helping set the direction of conservation and natural resource management in Missouri. The best answer I know […]

Briana
March 5, 2018
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26 Feb

Keep a Diversity of Bass Baits in Your Tackle Box

Bass fishing baits have changed quite a bit since James Heddon hand-carved a frog lure from a piece of wood he picked up on the way to a local fishing […]

Briana
February 26, 2018
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21 Feb

Gain Private Land Hunting Permission Now

Obtaining permission to hunt on private land is a growing concern many of us share. It’s becoming harder and harder. Too many hunters wait until the month just before deer […]

Briana
February 21, 2018
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05 Feb

Three Down, Three to Go to Complete World Turkey Slam

There is nothing I enjoy more than traveling somewhere new to hunt. I’ve never been into the trophy aspect of hunting. Antler inches and beard lengths do not motivate me. […]

Briana
February 5, 2018
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