Ozark Mountain Airgun Club's First Event

If your from out of state dont forget to buy your out of state hunting license.

Counting down the days until October! It's a perfect time to get out and enjoy some of the best smallgame hunting Missouri has to offer. We chose Lead Mine Conservation Area due to its centralized location in Missouri.

The Conservation Area spans over 7,700 acres and has plenty of horse trails throughout making it a Squirrel Hunters dream. The trails make maneuvering through the forest more enjoyable especially during the early fall months when the under growth is still leaved out.

I have attached some images of the area below along with some basic information on the area itself. 

(If you plan on attending be sure you have your Smallgame Hunting License before you show up. There might not be any cell service when you get there depending on your wireless provider)

Like Sam stated earlier we will be providing a camp fire meal including Local Farm Raised Beef Burgers, Sides, Drinks, and the crowd favorite Cowboy Beans (a family recipe). 

If you have never been out Squirrel Hunting and have always wanted to give it a try I encourage you to come out. I have been Squirrel hunting for many years and have tons a tips I can share from my experience out in the woods. People might think airgun hunting squirrel is a breeze, but you have to remember they are in the Top 10 of the Smartest Animals in the world. They require some skill or sometimes beginners luck to harvest! I will even show you some of the gear I use when out in the woods hunting small game to make your hunting experience more enjoyable! 

If you have any questions please post them here!



List of basic gear to bring to make your hunting experience more enjoyable:

Bipod/Monopod Shooting Stick also can double as a walking stick

Lumbar/Fanny Pack for snacks, extra pellets, and to carry your game

Backpack if you prefer something bigger than a Lumbar Pack

Good pair of Hiking/Hunting Boots

Camo Apparel (not always needed to be successful in your hunt, but I recommend throwing some on if you have it)

Camelback or alternative water source

A sling for your Rifle (always my top priority when packing for a hunt)

A Rangefinder can also come in handy for the longer shots in the fall when the leaves are off

A nice sharp knife for when it comes time to whittle a stick while you wait or skin a squirrel after the hunt has ended

(Below is my go to setup for a short Squirrel Hunt)

Definitely I will be going on this event to meet new friends that enjoy the great outdoors and must of all bring there favorite Airgun to just plink around or go on an epic squirrel hunt on this beautiful piece of land, Count me in on this I can’t wait. I will be bringing my MK3 Impact if it ever comes in from Utal Airgun lol and of course my wife Edgun Leshiy 2.

@ Kausvwj

Yeah Buddy! Looking forward to teaming up with you again, Kao. It's always a good time getting together for a Squirrel hunt and camp out! 

I also have an extra hammock if you don't want to bring a tent. It should be perfect weather to string up a hammock by October 1st.

I'll get you a tin of .22 Hades from my stockpile so we can see how that L2 shoots them! Gotta love the Hades design for Squirrel Hunting.

Sounds like a great time, hope the leaves are off the trees by then.

Thanks for the invite. Will mark this down on the calender.

@ Teep

Last year around October 1st Kao and I attended a Squirrel Tournament for a local school and the leaves were starting to turn and fall. A lot of squirrels were harvested that weekend! I enjoy hunting when the leaves are still partially on. It makes it more challenging in a way, but also can help you close the distance between you and the game animal.

@ Joedirt199

When the date gets closer please let us know if you'll be able to make it. We want to keep a head count so we know how much food we need to prepare.

I hope you can make the trip. It should be a great time to get out in the woods for a hunt!

Sounds good. Extended the invitation to an ex-coworker who will most likely flake on me at the last minute so if anyone is running solo, I may be available for teaming up. Any bonus points for using a recurve or longbow and how does the deer population look down there? That will be well into bow season and may have to stick around for a sunday deer hunt.

Yes it’s also archery season for deer, I’m planning to bring my bow and tag just in case there’s a shooter lol, me and Casey will likely stay tell Sunday but I will be down there Friday morning on one of my friends private land that’s 35 minutes away from the conservation land to see if I could get a deer (small doe) for an open camp fire grill that night when we hang out so cross your finger that I do get one haha. 

Young doe is the best for eating anyways. Wishing you luck.

@ Joedirt199

Yeah you are more than welcome to hunt solo. I do not see any problem with you using a bow for squirrel! Haha heck i hope you end up getting a few with it. 

You shooting flu flu arrow shafts for squirrel? That's all I have ever attempted smallgame hunting with.

No just slap some blunts on my aluminum hunting arrows and keep my shots on the ground. I was supposed to hjnt the cousin in laws lease property with him up by Moberly MO since the squirrels are corn fed and brazen up there. Just haven't got around to it yet.

Looking forward to meeting everyone sounds like we'll have a great time, I'll probably come down in my RV sleeping on the ground is hard on my ole bones. Lol

@ Bowhunter73

Hahaha now you have the right idea! It's hard for me to Tent Camp anymore after buying a hammock years back. 

Sounds like you'll have the advantage getting a good night's sleep in an RV before a morning hunt!

@ Bowhunter73

Hahaha now you have the right idea! It's hard for me to Tent Camp anymore after buying a hammock years back. 

Sounds like you'll have the advantage getting a good night's sleep in an RV before a morning hunt!

sweezC

Yes sir I do like my creature comforts now days Lol 

Sounds like a lot of fun wish I had something like that near me