Missouri Elk Campout & Habitat Day at Peck Ranch- Winona, MO
Event Start Date: 4/17/2026 4:00 PM
Event End Date: 4/19/2026 11:00 AM
Timezone: CDT
Join the Missouri Chapter of BHA on April 17th-19th at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in Winona, MO for a campout and habitat improvement day, as well as a unique peek behind the curtain of Missouri’s elk!
Participants for the weekend will arrive Friday evening and are encouraged to set up camp and get settled in. Once settled, the area biologist will give a presentation on the area and the elk that were reintroduced there.
On Saturday morning, MDC Area Biologist Jonathan Fusaro will give instructions on the habitat projects that will be conducted for the day. Once projects are assigned, groups can disperse about the area to begin the day’s tasks. Once complete, participants are free to continue to explore the area, shoot at the archery range, drive the elk driving tours, head to a nearby stream to fish, or just hangout at camp. We will have a bonfire that evening to meet fellow members and talk all things hunting, fishing, and public lands!
*If you are not able to join us for camping Friday night, you can join us 9AM Saturday moring as we kick off the workday.
What to Bring:
- Gear is necessary for you and your family to camp for 2 nights.
- Approriate clothing. Nights and morings can be cold
- Close-toed shoes or boots are recommended
- Food & Water
- Water bottle
- Tools will be provided
Got a bunch of gear collecting dust in your garage, basement, or attic? Be sure to bring it along. Once the day's work is donewe will be hosting a GEAR EXCHANGE at camp where you can swap or buy gear from your fellow members!
**MO BHA will not be providing food and water for participants, this is YOUR responsibility. There are bathrooms in each camping area on site, but no running water or electric. Feel free to search for other lodging, camping, or RV parks nearby if you are in need of additional amenities.
It is important to RSVP for this event ahead of time so that we can get an estimate on the number of people to expect.
Hope you can join us. We can’t wait to be fireside after improving public lands all day!
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When: Apr. 17th-19th, 2026
π Time: April 17th, 4:00PM- Apr. 19, 11:00AM
π Where: Peck Ranch Conservation Area– Winona, MO (Get Directions)
MDC Contact: Jonathan Fusaro, jonathan.fusaro@mdc.mo.gov
BHA Contact: Eli Burkemper, eli31494@gmail.com