i dont know how they are in mo but up in iowa i just drive around find the game that i am after whether it be deer, ducks, or phesant and then find the land owner knock on the door and ask. Even if there is a no hunting sign ask, alot of times that dosnt mean you cant hunt, you just need permission to hunt it. i have had great luck just asking and if the ground is worth it after a couple of good hunts i will talk to them and offer them a gift certificat to a nice restraunt or some alcohol. good luck hope you get some good ground.