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Men - and women too have a fascination for guns. For many firing at targets and clay pigeons is ample satisfaction. For others the targets must be alive. As this has been true for hundreds and hundreds of years there are many species of birds and animals which are no longer in existence on this planet and without some sort of control, that trend will continue. Therefore the Federal and State Governments having realized the problem have come up with policies of conservation while allowing limited hunting of a variety of animals and birds across the country. The Missouri waterfowl hunting season opens in the fall and continues until early the following year. The exact dates are set annually.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is in the forefront of this effort. It maintains and manages 15 wetlands to allow the breeding of mallard and teal. The open season coincides with the start of the migration. Geese too can be shot in these areas and season. As it is imperative to maintain both the survival of the birds and the integrity of the marshlands, creeks, sloughs and oxbows for which the state is justly famous, limited numbers of guns per day are admitted and as there are always far more applicants than places, lots are drawn.
Even on private lands hunting licenses are essential. Those who organize the shoots are obliged to ensure that the regulations are strictly enforced. The number of birds that are shot is restricted and must be documented. Other rules obtain.
Despite all precautions, poaching continues. As with all criminal activity, more and more ingenious methods are found to confront authority. All those who enjoy their annual waterfowl shooting should remember that poaching must be prevented and any suspected illegal activity reported to the authorities at once. There is even a hotline for the purpose.
You can shoot from a blind near the bank or a moored boat. In some areas you can build your own blind and use it for a specified period. For those who prefer there is plenty of opportunity to wade-in and enjoy the sport to its fullest measure. If you do not draw a lot for the MDC shoot there are plenty of private lands where shooting is arranged by the Hunting Associations and you can also shoot over some common land although there may not be many birds.
If you are planning your first waterfowl shooting trip to Missouri, it is a very good idea to look up all the federal regulations on the internet. There are many things which are illegal and you might easily fall foul of such rules in ignorance. Of course all this will be explained to you by the organizers of the site you are going to. However it is better to be prepared.
For example, you may not hunt from a baited area. That means anywhere that grain, salt or any feed has been deliberately or accidentally scattered and that will attract waterfowl. You may not trap birds nor hunt with rifles, or shotguns larger than 10 gauge. You may only use approved nontoxic shot. There are many more restrictions in force that you should familiarize yourself with.
Missouri waterfowl hunting is looked forward to by many hunters. Well managed and controlled hunting means that there will be birds to shoot for generations to come. The cost of your license fees etc all goes to fund the conservation of breeding grounds as well as the maintenance of the shooting areas.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is in the forefront of this effort. It maintains and manages 15 wetlands to allow the breeding of mallard and teal. The open season coincides with the start of the migration. Geese too can be shot in these areas and season. As it is imperative to maintain both the survival of the birds and the integrity of the marshlands, creeks, sloughs and oxbows for which the state is justly famous, limited numbers of guns per day are admitted and as there are always far more applicants than places, lots are drawn.
Even on private lands hunting licenses are essential. Those who organize the shoots are obliged to ensure that the regulations are strictly enforced. The number of birds that are shot is restricted and must be documented. Other rules obtain.
Despite all precautions, poaching continues. As with all criminal activity, more and more ingenious methods are found to confront authority. All those who enjoy their annual waterfowl shooting should remember that poaching must be prevented and any suspected illegal activity reported to the authorities at once. There is even a hotline for the purpose.
You can shoot from a blind near the bank or a moored boat. In some areas you can build your own blind and use it for a specified period. For those who prefer there is plenty of opportunity to wade-in and enjoy the sport to its fullest measure. If you do not draw a lot for the MDC shoot there are plenty of private lands where shooting is arranged by the Hunting Associations and you can also shoot over some common land although there may not be many birds.
If you are planning your first waterfowl shooting trip to Missouri, it is a very good idea to look up all the federal regulations on the internet. There are many things which are illegal and you might easily fall foul of such rules in ignorance. Of course all this will be explained to you by the organizers of the site you are going to. However it is better to be prepared.
For example, you may not hunt from a baited area. That means anywhere that grain, salt or any feed has been deliberately or accidentally scattered and that will attract waterfowl. You may not trap birds nor hunt with rifles, or shotguns larger than 10 gauge. You may only use approved nontoxic shot. There are many more restrictions in force that you should familiarize yourself with.
Missouri waterfowl hunting is looked forward to by many hunters. Well managed and controlled hunting means that there will be birds to shoot for generations to come. The cost of your license fees etc all goes to fund the conservation of breeding grounds as well as the maintenance of the shooting areas.
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