Tips for Patterning Your Shotgun
As fall turkey season winds down and waterfowl season ramps up, it’s time to ask: is your shotgun truly ready? This post explores the importance of patterning your firearm, choosing the right choke and ammo, and why preparation at the range is essential to ethical, effective hunting.
Dove Season 2022
Dove season is in full swing—have you made it to the field yet?
More than just target practice, dove hunting offers fast-paced action, challenging shots, and flavorful table fare. In this post, we cover everything from camouflage tips to the best places to scout, shotgun and shell recommendations, and why decoys make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned wingshooter or new to the game, these practical insights can help make your next hunt more successful—and enjoyable.
Colton Zirkle Named Executive Director for Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc.
The Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation is proud to welcome Colton Zirkle as its new Executive Director. A lifelong Missourian with a strong background in wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and youth engagement, Zirkle brings passion and experience to lead MHHF into its next chapter.
Read more about Colton’s vision and deep roots in Missouri’s hunting heritage.
MHHF Co-Founder in Community Magazine
Lee Vogel, co-founder and past president of MHHF, was recently interviewed by Lake Winnebago Living magazine. Read more about the history, mission and future of MHHF in the attached.
Hearing Loss Through Shooting
Gunfire is loud—sometimes painfully and permanently so. Whether you're in a waterfowl pit or on the range, repeated exposure to firearm noise can severely damage your hearing. In fact, even a small-caliber .22 rifle produces 140 decibels—well above the safe limit. In this blog, we explore how shooting impacts your hearing, what modern hearing protection technology can do to help, and why investing in quality ear protection is just as essential as knowing your target. With insights from audiologists and personal field-tested recommendations, this post is a must-read for anyone who values both their hearing and their time afield.