MDC News Archives

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) alligator gar stocking program that began in 2007 at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge has grown to extend throughout areas of Southeast Missouri. Christopher Kennedy, MDC’s Fisheries Regional Supervisor, said the project is part of the Department’s mission to protect and manage fish in the state.

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SPRINGFIELD -- Local primitive skills instructor Regan Bealer will demonstrate the art of flint knapping at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center on Friday, July 26, from 1-5pm and again on Thursday, August 8, from 1-5pm. Stop by to watch him transform simple rocks into artistic and functional points similar to the ones used by early man for arrowheads and other tools. Learning how people used the resources in the past connects us to our history and to the importance of nature in our everyday lives.

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WILLIAMSBURG — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites youth to discover nature with a youth dove hunt on Sept. 1 from one-half hour before sunrise to noon at Whetstone Creek Conservation Area (CA) in Callaway County. This program is open to youth ages 8 to 15 and their parent or adult mentor. Youth must be hunter education certified or accompanied by a hunter education certified adult and attend a mandatory clinic from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Prairie Fork CA.

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Marceline, Mo. – A workshop on conducting prescribed burns to benefit wildlife and to help control unwanted plant growth will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Lake Nehai office board room. The workshop is hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Chariton County Natural Resource Conservation Service.

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KIRKSVILLE — For the first time, two conservation areas (CA) in Northeast Missouri will allow managed hunts for antlerless whitetail deer in 2013. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will supervise a managed hunt from Nov. 27 thru Dec. 8 on Atlanta CA and Union Ridge CA.

The managed hunt at Atlanta CA will allow 35 randomly drawn hunters the chance to harvest two antlerless deer. The managed hunt at Union Ridge CA will allow 50 randomly drawn hunters the chance to harvest two antlerless deer.

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FAYETTE — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a mourning dove trapping and banding workshop on Aug. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Davisdale Conservation Area (CA) Shop, 682 County Road 453 in Fayette. The workshop is free, but space is limited and participants must pre-register by Aug. 2. This program is open to families and youth age 11 years and up and their parent or adult mentor.

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Kansas City, Mo. – People interested in mourning doves and wildlife studies will have the chance to watch biologists conducting a bird banding program at the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer the program Aug. 12 through Aug. 16. Participants can join hour-long shifts beginning at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Six people per shift can participate, advance registration is required by calling 816-622-0900.

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HANNIBAL — Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for an exciting catfishing experience on the Mississippi. Families are invited to discover nature at a free two-day catfish camp, which begins at 1 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Ted Shanks Conservation Area (CA) with catfish biology, regulations and fishing presentations. Participants will spend Saturday evening on the river setting lines and will check the lines Sunday morning. Camping and pole-and-line fishing will be available Saturday evening for those interested.

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High Ridge, Mo. — U.S. Navy veteran Jim Trombley of Ballwin clutched a firearm to his cheek, his eye riveted along the barrel. There was a long moment of anticipation, after which the command came, “Pull!”

A bright-orange clay bird wheeled into the air ahead of Trombley’s discerning gaze. A quick assessment of the clay’s trajectory signaled Trombley the precise moment to pull the trigger.

The shotgun’s report was immediately followed by the dramatic split of the clay bird, scattering orange splinters asunder.

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Kansas City, Mo. – Peregrine falcons nesting high atop buildings and power plant smokestacks in the Kansas City area produced 13 offspring this spring. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and cooperating partners monitor five sites in the metro area where nest boxes are placed on structures.

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Cape Girardeau, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) alerts anglers that rainbow trout caught at Montauk State Park and Maramec Trout Park near St. James may be smaller than usual for a short time. This is due to the record number of flood events, six this spring, impacting the Department’s Montauk Hatchery near Licking. The Department has noted growth rates of rainbow trout have slowed during the late spring and early summer of 2013.

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Kansas City, Mo. – Shelby Winslow of Lee’s Summit recently scored 290 out of a possible 300 to win third place in an international archery tournament June 29 and 30. Winslow represented Summit Lakes Middle School at the 2013 NASP World Championship in St. Louis. The tourney is part of the National Archery in Schools Program.

“That was really exciting to have someone from our area there and have them among the top,” said Chris Capps, an outdoor skills specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

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St. Louis, Mo.— Budding biologists, bird enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to participate in a unique, hands-on opportunity to handle live birds and work with biologists in sustaining healthy wildlife. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a Mourning Dove Banding program at Bellefontaine Conservation Area in North St. Louis County on Wednesday, July 10.

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The Conservation Commission met July 2 and 3 in Jefferson City. Commissioners present were:

Don C. Bedell, Sikeston, Chair

James T. Blair, IV, St. Louis, Vice Chair

Becky L. Plattner, Grand Pass, Secretary

Don R. Johnson, Festus, Member

ADMINISTRATION

The Commission:

• Received presentations from:

o Resource Scientist Lonnie Hansen regarding future elk population management

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Kansas City, Mo. – Myla Johnson reached out and touched a large black rat snake held by a volunteer. Johnson, 6, had no fear of the snake. But she did have curiosity. Volunteers unraveled mysteries and imparted new wonders about snakes and nature for Johnson and 1,200 other youths this week at Discover Nature Field Day.