KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The deer firearms November portion in Missouri begins November 16, which means more money being spent by hunters in the “Show-Me” state. “There are 450,000 firearms deer hunters that pursue deer in Missouri every year, so a large number of folks,” said Aaron Hildreth, cervid biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. “If you travel to any small town in Missouri for opening weekend of deer season, if you ever try to book a hotel on the night of your stay good luck.”