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Shot of the day: American bison

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 25, 2022

An American bison walks near a path through Lone Elk Park in Saint Louis County, Mo. Matt Schuckman photo

Lone Elk Park in Saint Louis County, Mo., is one of the few areas in the Midwest where the American bison roams and park visitors can view them in close proximity. This photo was taken within 20 feet of the bison from inside a vehicle. Do you have a Shot of the Day you would…

Shot of the day: Snow goose looking for a watering hole

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 24, 2022

A snow goose looks for a watering hole after foraging for food in a corn field in the Mississippi River bottoms north of Quincy. Matt Schuckman photo

Do you have a Shot of the Day you would like to submit? Send it to Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman at mschuckman@muddyrivernews.com.

Shot of the day: Spring turkey season approaches

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 23, 2022

The spring turkey seasons in Illinois and Missouri are less than a month away. Photo courtesy National Wild Turkey Federation

The Illinois spring turkey opens April 11 in the North Zone, which includes Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties, and runs through May 12. The Missouri spring turkey season opens April 18 and runs through May 8. Do you have a Shot of the Day you would like to submit? Send it to Muddy River…