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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  The Missouri Department of Conservation has collected about 1700 tissue samples from deer harvested this fall, testing for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Missouri alternative methods portion of the fall 2012 firearms deer season ran Dec. 15 through Dec. 25.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Hunters across the state took in 99,324 deer during the seven-day firearm season.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The hunt gives people who are physically disabled a chance to get out and hunt.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Opening season for firearms in Northeast Missouri saw a drastic drop in deer harvest this year.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Share the Harvest program allows hunters to donate extra deer to families in need.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Pike County in Illinois finds bow hunting season to help economically.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The Missouri Conservation Department says it has been getting reports of thousands of dead deer around the state.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Due to deer overpopulation in the city of Keokuk, city officials legalized bow hunting on private property. Residents as well as city council members proposed the idea of alowing the hunting to take place in certain public areas as well as their own back yard.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Penstone Airport in Pittsfield is undergoing an expansion of their ramp area so more planes that fly into the airport can stay overnight.

Monday, August 20, 2012  New rules to help prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

Monday, April 09, 2012  Payson man bags trophy 22 point buck.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger had a record breaking year for deer meat donations.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Missouri's Conservation Department says hunters killed nearly 239,000 deer during the 2011-12 firearms hunting season.