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August 2011

Mountain lion photographed in Oregon County

mountain lion photograph in Oregon County

News from the Ozark region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Aug 31, 2011

Widely scattered mountain lion sightings have been confirmed in Missouri and likely will continue. More

Conservation agents thwart illegal catfish noodling

Agent Eric Abbott with flathead caught by illegal handfishing

Statewide

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 31, 2011

Catfish noodling, or hand-fishing, is illegal due to potential harm to fisheries. The method also prompts junk to be tossed into public lakes. More

Weather gives endangered prairie chickens a nesting boost

Prairie chicken hen

Statewide

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 30, 2011

Dry weather and good nesting and feeding habitat brought surge in brood counts and number of chicks reaching self-reliant size. More

August 2011 Conservation Action

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Aug 30, 2011

Actions of the Missouri Conservation Commission at its August meeting. More

MDC's Confluence Campout offers unique connection to Missouri’s big rivers

News from the St. Louis region

Posted by Dan Zarlenga on Aug 29, 2011

Overnight event is being held once again at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake Sept. 24 and 25. More

Blue catfish study enters second year

MDC fisheries biologists are gathering infomation to help manage blue catfish.

Statewide

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 29, 2011

Information gathered during the three-year study will help MDC design regulations that produce more big fish. More

Foundation seeks contributions to upgrade trout park

MCHF Trout Stamp Print and Stamp

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Aug 26, 2011

The goal is building a new viewing and fishing platform at Bennett Spring State Park by opening day of the 2012 fishing season. More

Celebrating bugs and turtles in St. Joe

Image of a northern map turtle

News from the Northwest region

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 26, 2011

Common creatures can possess uncommonly interesting traits, as two upcoming MDC programs will explore. More

Free Bootheel fishing event attracts hundreds

Bootheel Consortium Fishing Clinic

News from the Southeast region

Posted by Candice Davis on Aug 25, 2011

Families enjoy event sponsored by Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium, Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start, Fathers First Program and MDC. More

MDC offers youth dove-hunting workshop in Livingston County

Young boy with harvested dove.

News from the Northwest region

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 25, 2011

Special dove hunt for youth 10-15 on Sept. 3 at Poosey CA in northwest Livingston County includes mandatory hunter-safety course on Sept. 2. More

Prune and replant carefully for storm damaged trees

News from the Kansas City region

Posted by Bill Graham on Aug 25, 2011

Be alert for non-professional tree-pruning offers and choose wisely for replacement trees. More

First-time striper angler sets state record

Bruce Cunningham, of Fordland, holding Missouri State-record striped bass

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Aug 24, 2011

Bruce Cunningham was hoping for a “nice” fishing trip. Thanks to Missouri’s world-class fishing, he got a bonus. More

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