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Published 1:00 pm Saturday, October 24, 2026

West Plains Daily Quill

Deer Shots entries open now

As the early youth firearms portion of deer season opens this weekend, the West Plains Daily Quill continues a competitive element to its long-held tradition of publishing photos of hunters free of charge.

Submissions may be entered online at www.westplainsdailyquill.net/contests or emailed with the required information listed below to news@westplainsdailyquill.net, subject line “Deer Contest.”

Readers can view the gallery of photos online and vote for their own favorites for a people’s choice winner, who will receive a prize package. Submissions and voting will run concurrently and close on Dec. 5.

Early youth season dates are Oct. 24 and 25, and late youth season dates are Nov. 27 through 29. Archery season is open now through Nov. 13 and reopens Nov. 25 through Jan. 15. Regular rifle season opens Nov. 14 and runs through Nov. 24.

The contest is open to all youth and adult hunters, except Quill employees and immediate family members.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the contest, each photo submission must include:

  • Hunter’s name, city of residence and, if a minor, age.
  • For minors, the name, address and phone number for parents or guardians. The address and phone number are for verification purposes only and will not be published.
  • Name and city of residence of others pictured, if applicable.
  • Deer details: doe or buck and number of antler points, if applicable.
  • Hunt details: type of gun used, distance of shot and time, date and location of harvest.

United Way opens grant season

The Heart of the United Way is accepting grant applications for up to $10,000 from nonprofit organizations in Howell and Oregon counties. Applications are due Oct. 31.

To qualify, organizations must have a least a year of operations under IRS 501(c)(3) status; request funds for projects relating to health, education and financial stability within the two counties; and provide their most recent IRS Form 990, current Certificate of Good Standing and IRS tax letter.

Recipients will be announced in January.

Apply online at www.heartoftheozarksunitedway.org/grant-application.html. For more information, contact Director Rachel Jabin by email at uwayhoo@gmail.com.

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