MARION COUNTY, Mo. (WGEM) – Regulatory modifications are on the horizon for the 2023-2024 deer looking season by the Missouri Division of Conservation.

A few of these modifications embody an early hornless a part of a brand new firearm, a continual losing illness half, in addition to a rise within the variety of hornless permits.

Maddie Est, MDC Central Northeast regional media knowledgeable, mentioned these modifications are because of deer abundance in Missouri.

He mentioned the quantity of deer in Missouri is turning into extra of a nuisance, so modifications are wanted throughout the 23-24 season.

Est mentioned these new laws is not going to solely profit hunters but additionally drivers and farmers.

“These modifications will hopefully assist mitigate this deer inhabitants by decreasing it,” Est mentioned. “We hope to scale back the quantity of accidents that happen, after which for farmers, on the agriculture facet, decrease deer populations imply there will probably be much less deer that probably are available and blend their crops.”

Est mentioned they encourage hunters to manage their prey. Web site to verify the county the place they’re looking implements these new modifications.

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