The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking hunters in Missouri to save the feathers from the turkeys that are harvested this fall. The MDC is doing a research project to help improve turkey management throughout Missouri.
How Does This Work?
The MDC will send participating hunters the materials needed to submit the feathers. This includes a postage-paid envelope for feather admissions. The packaging materials come with instructions about which feathers to submit. MDC is asking hunters to submit the feathers in the postage-paid envelope. Participating hunters also need to include the telecheck number for the harvested bird. This helps MDC determine from which county the bird was taken.
Anything Else?
The MDC asks that the hunter keep the carcass of the bird until the materials and instructions from MDC arrive.
When Is Turkey Season>
Missouri archery turkey season runs from September 15, 2020 through November 13, 2020. This correlates to archery deer season. It picks up again after firearm season and runs from november 25 through January 15, 2020. Firearm turkey season is October 1 through October 31, 2020.
How Can I Find Out More?
Missouri turkey hunters can obtain additional information here. MDC also has a phone number available for help which is 573-815-7901 ext. 2940.
