Mentored Game Bird Hunt: Youth Wing Shooting Program and Duck Hunt
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and Duck Creek Conservation Area
Registration period: October 24 - December 9
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 8:00 am - Saturday, December 12, 2026 6:00 pm
Location: Duck Creek Conservation Area
This youth wing shooting program and duck hunt is designed for those who are new to/or are beginning duck hunters (ages 8-18).
On Saturday December 12th, you will meet at the Duck Creek Conservation Area Headquarters (Brown Building) where we will cover safety, appropriate firearms and ammunition, distance estimation, along with a duck wing ID, and practice wing shooting. Dress appropriately as we will be outside for most of the event.
Please bring a 20 gauge or 12 gauge shotgun. If you do not have access to a shotgun, please let me know.
You will meet with your duck hunting mentor and hunt the afternoon (until sunset) of Saturday December 12th.
A confirmation email and list of “what to bring the day of the hunt” will be sent closer to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Clayton Lewis: clayton.lewis@mdc.mo.gov
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Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and Duck Creek Conservation Area
Puxico, MO