Pioneer Trail
 | 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 |
