HUNTING AREAS/ARCHERY EQUIPMENT

1. Hunters must have an assistant accompanying them during the hunt at least 18 years of age.  The assistant will not be permitted to have any weapon in possession during the hunt.  Only one bow or crossbow per hunting team will be permitted. Hunters and their assistants hunt from their assigned locations only.
    
2. All weapons will be unloaded until the hunter is safely seated inside their blind or in their hunting location. Bows/crossbows must be unloaded before departing from the blind or hunting location and/or prior to entering a vehicle. All bows/crossbows are to remain unloaded and stored safely away from visitors while in camp.
    
3. Assistants will provide cellular phones or handheld radios for direct communication to USACE/MDC personnel in case of emergencies or needed assistance.
4. The hunt area will be closed to regular season hunting. This area will be utilized by youth only, on October 14^th and 15^th only. Signs will be placed in the area to notify any visitors of the special use youth hunt in progress.
    
5. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ALLOWED DURING THE EVENT; VIOLATION OF THIS CLAUSE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND EXPULSION FROM THE PREMISES AND THE EVENT.

HUNTER ORANGE

1. All hunters and their assistants during the hunt must wear hunter orange.

2. The colored area of the garment be plainly visible from all sides.

SAFETY BRIEFING

Before the hunt begins, the permitted hunter and their assistant will receive instructions and a review of safety rules from Missouri Department of Conservation Agents, Corps of Engineer Staff, and other partnering entities. This mandatory meeting will take place on October 13^th from 5pm to 7pm.