For the purpose of managing urban deer populations on park property, Missouri Department of Conservation in partnership with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation, will be offering a managed archery deer hunt at the following locations:
Tiffany Springs Park: November 4, 2013 – January 15, 2014
787 acre park located in Platte County
NW 88th Street and North Hampton Road just north of 152 HWY
River Front Park: November 4, 2013 – January 15, 2014
500 acre park located along the Missouri River in central Kansas City
River Front Road and N. Monroe Ave running east toward I-435
Hodge Park: November 4 – November 30, 2013
200 acres located in the Northland park
Corner of I-435 &152 HWY
Swope Park: November 4, 2013 – January 15, 2014
758 acres with the southeast KC park
Oakwood Rd from Oldham Rd,South of E. Gregory Blvd
Hidden Valley Park: November 4 – November 30, 2013
142 acres within the Northland park
NE Russell Rd & N Bennington
Little Blue Valley Park: November 4, 2013 – January 15, 2014
95 acre park located in eastern KC
Noland Rd & 75th Street.
Hunter Criteria
► Hunters must be Missouri residents.
► Hunters must be 16 years of age or older.
► Preference will be given to hunters who are Kansas City, Missouri residents.
► BOW HUNTER EDUCATION – CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED (Not regular Hunter Ed.)
For current class schedule or to register: (816) 622-0900
Hunters are encouraged to harvest mature antlerless deer.
Please Note: Deer taken during this hunt will count toward regular season bag limit.
Application Period/Deadline: August 13 – September 13, 2013
Hunter Notification: October 1- 10, 2013 – only successfully drawn hunters will be notified.
To Apply: Each hunter may apply for only one of the four park hunts. You may still apply for a statewide managed hunt found in the Fall Deer and Turkey Guide.
Applications will be posted at MDC website from August 13, 2013 thru September 13, 2013
For more information call: (816) 759-7305 Ext:1130