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Deer Hunting

Deer hunting on the refuge is permitted during one primitive weapons hunt. The primary goal of this hunt is to keep an already abundant white-tailed deer population in check.

The first hunt of the season is an any-sex hunt, held December 30 - 31, 2006. During this hunt, hunters may take two deer, but only one of these may be antlered. Hunters must take and check-in an antlerless deer at the refuge hunting headquarters before taking an antlered deer. Antlered deer must have a least one antler with at least 4 points. The second hunt of the season is a anterless deer only hunt, held January 6 - 7, 2007. Hunters must take and check-in each deer at the refuge hunting headquarters. To participate in these hunts, you must have a special permit, available from the Missouri Department of Conservation

In addition to refuge deer hunts mentioned above, a special hunt occurs annually for physically-disabled persons. Hunters are provided with a guide, pre-constructed blind, lunch, and other assistance as needed. If you are interested in participating in this hunt, please contact the Refuge staff.

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Last updated: July 18, 2008

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