Hunter Found After Search and Rescue Operation at Seat Farm

Conservation Agents responded to the Seat Conservation Area on Friday October 20th to help search for a lost/past due hunter. He was found shortly after Conservation Agents and other emergencies services arrived. The 67 year old hunter had lost his flashlight on the way to his blind and got disoriented. When he didn’t come back to camp after the morning hunt his four hunting companions began a search. After hours of searching and dark only 3 hours away they contacted emergencies services for help.

The hunter had nothing to eat and little to drink all day. Other than being dehydrated and exhausted he was ok and glad to get back to camp. Other agencies that helped with the search was the Grant City Fire and EMS, Highway Patrol, and Worth County Sheriffs’ Dept.

People going hunting, hiking, and other similar outdoor activities are encouraged to have a detailed plan that is shared with others to help in situations like this one. Other things that can help are cell phones, satellite GPS devices, compasses, maps, extra food/water, etc.

To report conservation violations, you can contact Missouri Conservation Agents directly (numbers on MDC website) or by calling the county or state dispatch center. You can also call the OGT (Operation Game Thief) 24-hour hotline at 1-800-392-1111, you can remain anonymous and rewards are possible.a landowner who was able to obtain a vehicle description and license information leading Conservation Agent Wood to a suspect. MDC Agent Wood discovered during his investigation that the suspect had recently shot a large velvet antlered buck. The investigation also uncovered multiple suspects involved, as well as four additional bucks and one doe being recently poached. Additionally, the investigation uncovered that virtually all the meat from these animals was left to waste. This case is still under investigation. Conservation Agents rely heavily on public cooperation to aide in the enforcement of the Wildlife Code of Missouria landowner who was able to obtain a vehicle description and license information leading Conservation Agent Wood to a suspect. MDC Agent Wood discovered during his investigation that the suspect had recently shot a large velvet antlered buck. The investigation also uncovered multiple suspects involved, as well as four additional bucks and one doe being recently poached. Additionally, the investigation uncovered that virtually all the meat from these animals was left to waste. This case is still under investigation. Conservation Agents rely heavily on public cooperation to aide in the enforcement of the Wildlife Code of Missouri