Booklets detailing deer, turkey, waterfowl and dove hunting regulations now available in Missouri

By Muddy River Sports | July 12, 2025
The Missouri Department of Conversation has booklets on hunting regulations and information for fall deer, turkey, waterfowl and dove seasons available online and at licensed vendors. | Submitted photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation wants deer, turkey, waterfowl and dove hunters to be aware that new booklets, which include information on times, limits and regulations, are available for the fall hunting seasons.  MDC’s 2025 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet has detailed information on fall deer and…

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Spotting watersnake changes plan, but cannot ruin joy of day spent outdoors

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | July 6, 2022
Watersnakes are common throughout Illinois and are non-venomous. | Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Natural Resources

TIMEWELL, Ill. — Elise Bethel jumped out of her dad’s truck and rushed toward the lake, bouncing past some wildflowers and chasing after a butterfly she’d never catch. Jack Bethel smiled. “It couldn’t have been a more perfect moment,” he said. While his daughter dashed after the yellow butterfly, Bethel and his 12-year-old son, Ethan,…

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Schuckman: Rolling down county roads proves yet again to be good source of inspiration

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 9, 2022
A whitetail edges its way out of the woods in eastern Adams County on Thursday. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Throughout the majority of my sports writing career, when my creativity requires recharging or it’s time to unwind my mind, I jump in my truck and spend some time exploring the countryside on county roads. Thursday, a walk through the woods was needed, so to speak. And as the sun headed for the…

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