Walk across the meadow to the power line cut, which will make
your hike much easier than a straight-line bushwhack from the
parking area.
Apple Creek Conservation Area is a multi-purpose use area,
including hunting. This cache is NOT recommended during firearms
deer season. Hunter orange vests and hat are recommended during any
other hunting seasons (turkey and archery deer).
While you're here, bring your firearms, shotgun and/or bow and
your own targets, or target-thrower. The Apple Creek Conservation
Area Shooting Range is an unmanned shooting range that allows
pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery (The MODC Web
Page website says "No" archery. There is a small archery range
just before the shooting range and I have confirmed it is available
with the MODC staff that manage this area). The shooting range
offers pistol and rifle targets ranging from 25 to 275 yards. The
archery range has targets at 15, 25, 35 and 50 yards with a
shooting stand. The shooting range is closed every Tuesday for
maintenance, but open the remainder of the week during daylight
hours.
The Conservation areas are closed from 10p.m. to 4a.m. except
for authorized camping, fishing and hunting activities. .
- No littering
- No fireworks
- Dogs must be leashed when not used for training or
hunting.
- Nuts, berries, fruits, mushrooms and wild greens may be taken
for personal use. Cutting or removing other vegetation is
prohibited.
- Motor vehicles are allowed on public roadways and in parking
ares.
- Campers are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period.
Groups of 10 or more need a special-use permit.
- Horseback riding and bicycles are permitted on marked trails.
Groups of 10 or more need a special-use permit.
- Swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, sailboarding,
skateboarding, caving and rappelling are not allowed.
For more information, contact the MODC office that manages this
are at (573)547-4537.
Driving Directions:
From I-55 North or South, take the Fruitland/Jackson Exit at Mile
Marker 105.
Travel North on Kingshighway (61) 2.85 miles, through Fruitland, to
State Road "C"; turn Right or North.
Travel 6.26 miles, through Pocahontas to "C/CC"; turn Right or
East.
Travel .49 miles to another "C/CC" junction and turn Right or East
on "CC" (look for the "Apple Creek Conservation Area" sign).
Travel 3.1 miles on "CC" to shooting range turn-off (look for the
"Apple Creek Conservation Area - Shooting Range" sign).
MO Department of Conservation Special-use Permit has been
applied for, and approved, for placement of this
geocache.
