Missouri deer hunting, Bow Season

Bow season is always tough, the rut has not yet kicked in and the deer aren't as rambunctious and careless as they are in early rifle season.

This morning was the opening day of deer season and turkey season if you're brave enough to try to tackle a turkey with a bow.

This morning, I was set up waiting where I know the deer cross every morning, I had my bow ready and I was sighted in, this doe was going to walk right in front of my "spot".

Behind a tree I couldn't shoot around, she paused, Woof, Woof, Woof came the sound a of a dog, the doe I had been laying in wait for turned and bolted. My neighbors dog had seen her at the moment of glory, I was set to place an arrow dead center in the vitals, when my neighbors dog went ape.... "you know what"; and scared the heck out of the three dear that were within 15 feet of me.

If I didn't love dogs so much I would have shot that damn dog!

So, better luck tomorrow, I will set up in an area where hopefully the neighbors dog won't get the jump on me.

This year Missouri has imposed a 4 point rule, any deer that has less than four points one one side, under one inch, cannot be taken. MO is trying to encourage the taking of does and older bucks, to allow the younger bucks to reach maturity.

I'm not a trophy hunter I hunt for meat, so the restriction really has no affect on me. I usually look for does and young deer as the meat is more tender and packing them out of the woods is not nearly as difficult.

Mostly I enjoy the time spent in the woods, the woods of Missouri are full of wildlife. This morning I saw two Raccoons, two rabbits and a plethora of squirrels, and an opossum. The squirrels were having a hay-day as I sat under a hickory tree they rained hickory nut shells down on me. packing nuts away for the winter they were busy husking and packing hickory nuts into their winter stash.

Squirrels are fun to watch, they play with each other and chase each other round-and-round; all the time working to gather and store their winter food source.

Hunting for me is more about the outdoor experience than the gathering of game, while my family loves venison, I love to watch the animals that abound in the Missouri forests. I could have a most rewarding day just sitting in my tree and watching the animals play.

But alas, filling the freezer with venison is quite rewarding in itself.

We have a family tradition of grilling out every Sunday night, Sunday has become our family night, we grill out on the deck, and sit by the fire. We often invite friends over or have our grandchildren join us. They have become quite fond of the wild fare we usually grill, Lamb, Venison, Duck, and Doves make up our Sunday night meals. My Granddaughter, Holly will run from her house to mine if she hears we have duck or lamb on the grill.

What a pleasure it is to share the bounty that God has given us with our next generation and our friends.

IF I can help you find hunting land in Missouri or Kansas Call me at 816-313-8876 or visit me at http://www.turnkeyproperties.org