2020 brought constant change and new experiences for resident hunters in Missouri. Perhaps the most unique among these new experiences was the opportunity to hunt free-range elk right here in the Show-Me state. Whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and other small game are widely hunted across the state. In fact, 176,604 deer were harvested during Missouri’s eleven day rifle season. However, deer are not the only big game roaming the diverse Missouri terrain. According to the Missouri Department … [Read more...]
2020 Brings Changes to Missouri Hunting and Fishing
Change has been an inevitable occurrence in 2020. COVID-19 has changed lives, businesses, events, and countless other areas. Hunting and fishing in the state of Missouri are no different. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has worked hard to overcome these challenges over the past year. Each spring, recreationists flock to Missouri’s lakes, streams, and fishing ponds. Pre-spawn fishing and spring turkey hunting mark the start of a new-year for Missouri outdoor enthusiasts. The MDC … [Read more...]
Midwest Flooding: Effects on Crop Yields and Prices
This summer has been an exceptionally wet one for the Midwest region of the U.S. Record flooding has hit the area harder than ever before and landowners have faced difficult times repairing the damage. Farmers who spent time preparing were left with conditions far worse than what they had anticipated. And some have had to hire extra help to rehab their devastated properties. Read more: The Cost to Cure Iowa While mother nature has provided drier and warmer weather that has helped … [Read more...]