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Notice

Waterfowl Hunters

Due to very thick ice and snow covering 99% of the areas, low waterfowl populations, and a lack of interest in waterfowl hunting under these conditions, we will not be having morning drawings for the remainder of the season on Bob Brown or Nodaway Valley.

If hunters are interested in hunting on the ice or in the dry fields they are still required to obtain a daily tag. Daily tags are available in the self check-in box located by the draw room doors.

The waterfowl refuges are still in effect and the waterfowl hunting pools are still closed to all uses except for waterfowl hunting.

Fountain Grove Update: October 2007

The wetland renovation project at Fountain Grove Conservation Area is approximately 70% complete. Dry conditions throughout the past summer and early fall provided ideal conditions for completing dirt work activities in Pools 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, all replacement and new water control structures in Pools 1, 2, and 3 have been poured although the internal parts which actually make the water control structures functional are on order so have not yet been installed. The H and J pool complex is still under active construction and will remain closed to all public access.

Waterfowl Hunting Outlooks

• Bob Brown Conservation Area 2007 Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Fountain Grove Conservation Area 2007 Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Grand Pass Conservation Area 2007 Waterfowl Hunting Outlook
• Nodaway Valley Conservation Area 2007 Waterfowl Hunting Outlook

Big catfish awaken in early spring

In late winter and early spring, after ice is gone from area lakes, anglers begin to venture out in hopes of catching a few fish. This document contains information helpful for anglers looking for catfish during the spring season.

Fishing Northwest Missouri

Northwest Missouri is blessed with a wide variety of fishing opportunities from public lakes to farm ponds and from small streams to the Missouri River. This article offers details and information about fishing opportunities in the Northwest Region.

Missouri Shorebirds

This article describes some basic shorebird bioiogy, what kind of habitat they frequent and where in Northwest MO to look for them.

Bluegill Fishing in Missouri

This scrappy, highly cooperative, member of the sunfish Family is an important part of many childhood fishing memories. The readily available, tasty bluegill is sought by anglers of all ages and abilities. This document provides many fishing tips for this favorite, Missouri resident.