In the back corner of a deep, dark drawer, I keep a pile of unfilled hunting licenses. It has become a much larger stack than I would like, but in its heft I find fond memories of heartfelt attempts, long ago expeditions and reminders of what I should have, or could have, done better.
Sitting right on top of the stack are my 2011 Missouri spring turkey tags.
Overall, the Missouri spring turkey harvest was down 8.6 percent.
"We still have very strong wild turkey numbers in most areas compared to other states," said Jason Isabelle, the Conservation Department's turkey specialist, "But there is no question that the population is down, and more in ....