The Susang6 SW Missouri Report

  Hunting season may be over in Joplin, but the safety concerns it exposed are not. This year revealed serious gaps in communication, signage, and public awareness   issues that put residents, pets, and even hunters at risk. Now is the time for the City of Joplin to acknowledge what went wrong and correct these mistakes before next year’s season begins. Across the country, other communities are facing the same problem. In Worthington, Ohio, a resident even filed a lawsuit after discovering that lethal wildlife operations were happening near his home without posted signs or clear public notice . His case highlights a national pattern: cities allowing hunting activity near neighborhoods while failing to warn the people who live there. Joplin is not alone   but that doesn’t mean we should accept unsafe practices.   A safety sign / warning to all  The Problem: Hunting in Urban Areas With No Posted Signs This season, Freeman Grove and surrounding areas saw...

  Urban hunting in Joplin’s wooded corridors has raised new safety concerns for families, pet owners, and neighbors. Without clear signage, residents may unknowingly enter active hunting zones, creating stress and risk in spaces long treated as extensions of their backyards. Transparent warnings are the minimum step to protect both hunters and the community.   Hunting in urban corridors is not just a policy decision it’s a public safety issue. When wooded tracts of land sit directly beside neighborhoods, they are more than property boundaries. They are extensions of backyards, walking routes, and daily spaces for families, children, and pets. Hiking with dog in woods, no hunting signs so she thinks its safe  In Joplin, many residents enjoy nature close to home. They walk dogs, take children on trails, or simply step into the woods to enjoy wildlife. Deer sightings   sometimes even fawns have long been part of the joy of living near these corridors. But when hunti...