For a father who hunts, a son is a boy for an agonizingly short time.

Conservation Department plans point to an exciting future for Lake Taneycomo.

Wildlife lead a precarious existence, especially in winter. With no more than feathers or fur to help hold in body heat, many small birds and mammals die when winter temperatures drop into the minus range. The ones that survive such conditions are those fortunate enough to find high quality food sources during the colder months.