NDA, partners host Missouri Governor’s 2nd Annual Mentored Deer Hunt Oct. 11-13
Mentored hunts will take place in multiple counties in Missouri during early antlerless rifle season
The National Deer Association (NDA) is excited to partner with numerous organizations to host the Governor’s 2nd Annual Mentored Deer Hunt scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Mentored hunts will take place in several counties during Missouri’s early antlerless rifle season.
The mentored hunts are made possible through partnerships with the Missouri Department of Conservation, Conservation Federation of Missouri, National Wild Turkey Federation, Missouri Hunting Heritage Foundation, Kansas City Safari Club International, Pheasants & Quail Forever, Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, Missouri’s Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Whitetails Unlimited, ALPS Outdoorz, Dead End Game Calls, MO Woods and Wildlife, and Missouri Back Country Hunters and Anglers.
During the course of the weekend, participants will not only go afield with their mentor to hunt, but also learn about hunting’s role in conservation, deer biology, hunting strategy and etiquette, firearm safety, and more.
Those interested will first register on the Missouri Department of Conservation website at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/202199 . Once registered, users will be contacted to fill out an application. Preference will be given to applicants who have never hunted or never harvested a deer. Mentored hunts will be held in Pike, Bollinger, Howell, Phelps, Putnam, and Shelby counties.
Selected applicants will need to purchase a Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit or a Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit. Those without hunter education certificates may apply with prior Apprentice Hunter Authorization. Learn more about Missouri’s Apprentice Hunter program online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ex.
To learn more about the Missouri Governor’s Annual Mentored Deer Hunt, contact Cole Gander at cole@deerassociation.com or Cheyne Matzenbacher at cheyne@deerassociation.com .