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MDC reminds deer, turkey hunters of archery permit change

Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must purchase a new permit to be able to harvest turkeys during fall seasons.West Plains, Missouri – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the current archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, including a new fall turkey permit.“MDC has created a new fall turkey-hunting permit, so turkey permits are no longer included with an archery deer-hunting permit,” said Gerald Smith, MDC Protection Captain.

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MDC reminds deer, turkey hunters of archery permit change

Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must purchase a new permit to be able to harvest turkeys during fall seasons.Cape Girardeau, Missouri – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the current archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, including a new fall turkey permit.“MDC has created a new fall turkey-hunting permit, so turkey permits are no longer included with an archery deer-hunting permit,” said Russell Duckworth, MDC Protection Captain.

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MDC has voluntary options for hunters who want harvested deer sampled for CWD

Voluntary sites offer sample collection in addition to mandatory sampling done in November.West Plains, Missouri – In its ongoing search to determine where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) exists in the state and to provide opportunities for hunters to have their deer tested for the disease, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering voluntary deer head drop-off opportunities at select sites around the state.CWD is a neurological disease fatal to deer.

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