Harding Gamebirds Archery & Rifle Deer Information
**2024 Deer Hunts Are All Booked
Since we are located in the heart of the Midwest in Northwest Missouri, we have some of the best Whitetail Missouri bow and rifle Deer and wild Missouri Turkey hunting available. Our family has lived and hunted this land for over 100 years. We own or control over 5,000 acres of the most desirable archery and rifle deer and turkey land. We have hardwood timber consisting of mature hickory, oak and walnut trees for Missouri Turkey to roost in and Missouri whitetail Deer to roam through. On our hunting acres we also have open crop fields of corn and soybeans, CRP fields, pastures and hay ground with some draws and combinations of the above. We have food plots set out that the Whitetail Deer and wild Turkeys run in every day. Whitetail Missouri Deer and wild Missouri Turkey can be seen daily on our land which is solely reserved for our hunters. We spread our hunters out and limit the number of hunters we take so everyone has plenty of room to move around in their area. We pride ourselves on our level of service, quality Whitetail Deer and wild turkey, competitive prices and memorable hunts. Our hunts will make you want to come back again and again. Whether it is archery or rifle Whitetail Deer or wild Turkey hunting we have the right hunt for you. Our archery deer hunts consist of 6 day hunts starting on Saturdays of each week and ending on Thursdays with Friday used to move in to scout area and get set up or take stands down after the hunt. The archery deer hunts consist of 1 buck, 1 doe, and 2 turkeys. The deer tag does not include a turkey tag this year (2024) and would have to be bought separate. The rifle season consist of one buck or doe.
All hunts are semi guided; we will give you maps of your area, take you there and tell you about where we have been getting pictures of deer/turkeys in the area. From there hunters transport themselves to and from the managed property and make tree stand adjustments as deer movements dictates. It is important that you bring a portable tree stand with you so you can adjust to deer movement. We have a heated faculty to clean deer and will help you get your deer out of the timber. We also have a processing facility within 3 miles for those who prefer to have them process you meat. This is truly a hunter’s paradise. We have several hotels 10 minutes away, several restaurants and fast food places that are located just 3 miles off of I-35 interstate. They do get booked fast during hunting season, so plan early. Let us know what we can do; we will work with you to try and make your hunt dates work for you! $400 deposits required to hold dates: We do have a four point on at least one side point restriction in our county. Our hunts are: 2024
Archery Hunts
Call for availability for 2024. 660-425-0581 – Everett’s cell
Rifle Hunts
| Hunt # | Date | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Hunt #1 | Nov 16-20 | $1,500 | Full 2024 |
| Rifle Hunt #2 | Nov 21-26 | $1,500 | Open |
| Rifle Antlerless Hunt | Oct 11-13 Dec 7 – Dec 15 | $500 $500 | Open Open |
2025 Spring Rifle Turkey Hunts
Dates – Oct 1-31 Fall
Hunters on private land will now be able to do so all day – from a half hour before sunrise until sunset. The shooting hours will remain the same on public land running a half hour before sunrise until 1:00 pm.
Hunts include 4 consecutive days of turkey hunting on private land. Two male turkeys or turkeys with visible beard may be taken during the season, with the following restrictions:
- You may take only one turkey during the first week
- If you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week. $750 and another $500 if you want to try to shoot a second turkey.
- You may not take two turkeys on the same day.
Hunts include 4 consecutive days of turkey hunting on private land at $750. A second bird can be taken for an additional fee of $500 paid. You may shoot 2 birds of either sex; both may be taken on the same day per Missouri state law. https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/seasons for more information.