MDC announces 12 months of Beginning Hunting, Angling, & Shooting programs in St. Louis region for November

St. LOUIS, Mo.-The hardest part of taking on something new can often be taking the first step. If that "something new" has anything to do with hunting, fishing, or shooting sports, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to extend a helping hand throughout 2024.

MDC is offering off A Year of New Beginnings in Hunting, Angling and Shooting, a special series of free programs during 2024 designed to help newcomers get an easy, fun, and safe start in outdoor recreation. Each class is taught by MDC experts and tailored to the needs of beginners. Every month, MDC will announce a new set of programs geared specifically to the season at hand.

Featured programs during the month of November include:

• Hunting
  • Outdoor Survival: Basic Survival for the Hunter: Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at August A Busch Shooting Range. http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zL
  • Deer Hunting: Deer Rifle Sight-In: Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Jay Henges Shooting Range. http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zb
  • Women's Duck Hunts (mandatory clinic Nov. 12 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Busch Shooting Range):
    • Saturday, Dec. 14 hunt from 5 a.m.-noon, http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Dy
    • Sunday, Dec. 15 hunt from 5 a.m.-noon, http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4DF
• Angling
  • Learn to Fish: Rod and Reel Maintenance: Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., online only (virtual). http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zE
• Shooting
  • Deer Hunting: Deer Rifle Sight-In: Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Jay Henges Shooting Range. http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4zb

MDC will supply needed equipment for all classes. Each program is free, however online preregistration is required using the links provided.

"Our St. Louis Education team is excited to highlight programs each month for 2024 on hunting, shooting, and angling," said Jake Hindman, MDC Education District Supervisor. "While these programs are designed for beginners and will be introductory in nature, anyone is welcome to attend."

For the latest on MDC programs and events in the St. Louis region, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4sg.