From the early history of the American west, pioneers crossing the
plains had to travel uncharted routes from frontier towns out into the
wilderness as they journeyed westward in search of better way of life.
As they passed through the pristine countryside of western Missouri
headed for the Iowa boarder the wagon trains would resupply and stock up
on provisions for the long journey west. Often times the men would form
a hunting party, establishing a base camp for the wagon train and
setting off into the wild, untamed forests of western Missouri. Among
the wildlife that the early pioneers hunted were white tail deer and
wild turkeys.
Pioneer Trail
No much has changed from the
early settlers of the old west to today. The pristine meadows and
farmlands of northwestern Missouri are mostly untouched by human
interference and the wild animals that inhabit the area have been
allowed to graze in undisturbed settings. The area has become known for
its deer populations and each fall Missouri deer hunts are hosted by
local outfitters that are concerned about the continuing preservation of
the natural landscape and wildlife for generations to come.
Various
Missouri deer hunts are held throughout October, November and December
with earlier bow hunts slated for mid September to mid January and rifle
hunts intermittently staggered between bow hunts in November and a
muzzle loader hunt taking place in the week of December. Unlike their
pioneer forefathers, today all Missouri deer hunts are guided by
professionals who know the back country like the frontiersman of old,
Daniel Boone or Jim Bowie.
Pioneer Trail