October 2011

Missouri deer hunters need to be bear aware

Posted by Jim Low on Oct 31, 2011

Cover scents used by deer hunters and other intriguing smells can overcome bears’ natural shyness and bring them too close for comfort.

MDC needs hunter help with CWD sampling of harvested deer

Statewide

Posted by Joe Jerek on Oct 28, 2011

Deer hunters asked to allow MDC to collect tissue samples from deer harvested in north-central Missouri area for chronic-wasting-disease testing.

Spotted Gar Makes New State Record

Statewide

Posted by Candice Davis on Oct 27, 2011

Families that bowfish together know fish together, and Eric and Sara Whitehead had a notion this might be one for the record book.

MDC shooting ranges offer safe places to sight in deer rifles

News from the Kansas City and Northwest regions

Posted by Bill Graham on Oct 25, 2011

Target shooting is a popular way to “sight in” or improve shooter accuracy with rifles before the hunt.

Quail Forecast has bright spots

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Oct 25, 2011

Population surveys on Quail Emphasis Areas and private land present a different picture than those for the state as a whole.

Deer hunters reminded of changed permit format, tagging procedures

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Oct 25, 2011

A new YouTube video shows how to “bag it, notch it, tag it and check it.” Free permit protectors are available from conservation agents and MDC offices.

MDC improving fish habitat at Lake Taneycomo

News from the Southwest region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Oct 24, 2011

MDC placing fish habitat in upper mile of Lake Taneycomo to increase fishing opportunities below Table Rock Dam.

Severe drought dampens waterfowl outlook for some west-central MDC areas

Statewide

Posted by Bill Graham on Oct 21, 2011

Drought will crimp duck hunting at some MDC wildlife areas in west central counties, but areas with sources for pumping water will be in good to excellent condition.

Discover nature at Springfield Nature Center with "Halloween Happening – Super Hero Style"

News from the Southwest region

Posted by Francis Skalicky on Oct 20, 2011

Individuals of all ages are invited to join in the fun of the Nature Center’s “Halloween Happening – Super Hero Style” Oct 27 and 28.

Discover nature with ‘Tree Wars: The Forest Menace’ at Cape Girardeau Nature Center

News from the Southeast region

Posted by Candice Davis on Oct 20, 2011

Light-sabers and beetle troopers will be used to interpret conservation messages at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s annual Creatures of the Night event Oct. 28 and 29.