April 2009 Updates page 19
29 April
John,
After two years in the Association, I have to thank you for the superb habitat that you have leased for hunting. Every time I've been out I have seen game. The last day of pheasant season was no exception. None of my hunting buddies could go and November is a long time to wait so I had to get out one more time. I loaded up my two dogs and headed out solo to the [location deleted]. The first two fields I hunted produced no birds but it gave the dogs a chance to work out the kinks. The third field was cut Milo with good cover in the drainages. Within 50 yards the dogs had put up two hens and a rooster. Over the next 50 minutes, I harvested four roosters and lost count of the number of birds that I saw. It was a great way to end the season. I have attached a photo of the dogs with the birds. Thanks again, I am looking forward to next season.
Tee
Thanks Tee, great story, great picture, special day. Good to see your dogs. It puts more pressure on us for better hunts to come.
30 April
Traveling Deer Hunter
Thank you Bill for two fine pictures.
Rain
Lately, we've had more than enough rain. If you are traveling a long distance to turkey hunt, bring your mud boots. Many of the streams and tributaries will be impossible to cross.
2009 - 2010 Missouri Deer Seasons
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation
Early Youth Portion - Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
November Portion - Nov. 14 - 24
Antlerless Portion - Nov. 25 - Dec. 6
Muzzleloader Portion - Dec. 19 - 29
Late Youth Portion - Jan. 2 - 3
