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Summary/Abstract

Some findings from the 2017 Missouri Archery Deer Hunting Survey include:

  • 5% more archers used crossbow in 2017 compared to 2016, and 5% fewer archers used compound bow; suggests archers may be switching methods.
  • Most archers believe there are about the right number (57.7%) or too few (33.8%) deer in the area they hunt most.
  • Most (69.9%) archers believe CWD is a threat to Missouri’s deer population.
  • Compound bow hunters have a slightly lower success rate and slightly higher wounding rate compared to crossbow hunters.
  • Estimated trips/archery kill ranged from 5.7 - 7.9 prior to the November firearm portion and increased to 12.3 - 15.9 following the November firearm portion.