Thursday, May 15, 2014

Missouri Outdoors Photo Contest

Time is running out to enter the Missouri Great Outdoors Photo Contest. 

Enter your best outdoor photos from around Missouri.  It could be in the woods, on the water, in the stand.  Categories include: Lakes, Streams, Fishing, Hunting, Bow Fishing, Landscapes, Animals, Camping, People Having Fun in the Missouri Outdoors.

One lucky winner will win an iPad Mini.  We will be posting all the entries to share with the folks around the state.  Share your stunning pictures.

We have received a few pics so far and there is still plenty of time.  CLICK HERE to read more info on how to submit your photos.

http://www.missourioutdoors365.com/





Friday, May 9, 2014

Lake Levels & Weather Can Make or Break Your Next Outdoor Adventure

It's true you can't fool mother nature.  You can't fool around with her either - sometimes she is just going to do what she wants.  This can throw a wrench in your outdoor plans at times.  If you are traveling 100 miles to camp and fish on a lake it is always helpful to know what the upcoming weather conditions will be, and what the lake is like currently.
Lake Weather Conditions
Why should you care about lake levels?  Well a lake that is too low could be a hazard on skiers or your boat.  A lake that has recently jumping in level most likely will be muddy from a recent rain which could affect fishing.   There are several rivers that are impassible once they drop to a certain level.

Sure there are many great weather apps online and you can punch in any location and pull up the weather.  There are also many great resources online for lake levels but some are harder to find than others.

Missouri Great Outdoors is designed to make it very easy to find out all this info without having to install an app on your phone or download anything.  Best of all it's free.  It is mobile friendly for your phone, works well on a tablet or computer and puts all the info with just a few clicks for areas all over Missouri.

Should you break down while out on your adventure - the website even has listings of local marine repair and RV repair locations so you can find the closest one to you.

In our busy lives, time is important and getting away for those special trips should be as easy as possible.  Make the best of your next outing and log on before you ship out... you will be glad you did.

Finding Boat Ramps Easily On Missouri's Lakes

Ever visit a new outdoor area and feel lost as to where to go?

Fishing on Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake at Sunset
Different parts of the Missouri Lakes offer different recreation.  Some areas of the lake might be best for tubing or skiing, while some folks just want to find the quiet spots and catch some fish.  Sometimes you book a campground only to find the area of the lake you want to be on is many miles away.  

The Missouri Great Outdoor website strives to help make your trips more enjoyable with a free website that is mobile friendly, GPS enabled and covers everything from boat ramps to campgrounds and other area attractions.

While there are some great resources online including boat ramp locations, conservation only covers theirs.  There are more like the corps ramps and other smaller ramps in out of the way places to those quiet spots on the lake.

For example if you are looking for boat ramps on Mark Twain Lake you can find all 22 of them in one spot complete with descriptions and what facilities are available. 

This is just one example of how logging on can save you gas, time, and frustration on your next outdoor adventure.
Missouri Outdoors Online Guide To Camping Fishing Hunting

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Missouri Deer Classic Is A Must Attend Event

This years Missouri Deer Classic is sure to be a please the crowds.

The show to attend if you are an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman here in Missouri. Hunters from all over the state look forward to the Missouri Deer Classic & Outdoor Expo as part of the “official” close of their hunting season.

They usually have several bowfishing folks and archery vendors and experts on hand as well.

New this year is over 100 tables of guns in every price range. From home defense to hunting to collectibles.

The Outdoor Expo showroom will be filled with the latest hunting gear and outdoor equipment from some of the leading vendors in the outdoor industry. You will be sure to find great deals on the equipment you are looking for.

More info about the Missouri Deer Classic

Largest Bowfishing Tournament Around Missouri Happends May 3-4 2014

Bass Pro Shops announced the 2014 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship dates of May 3rd and 4th, from 7pm - 7am at Table Rock Lake & Bull Shoals Lake.

Over 150 teams have already registered making that potentially close to 500 folks shooting arrows at carp, gar and other rough fish.

First place team will win $10,000 along with other prizes like a Tracker bowfishing boat that will be drawn from the entrants.

Click Here for More Information on this Bowfishing Event