November 2011

St. Louis Zoo and MDC announce world’s first captive breeding of Ozark Hellbenders

Ozark Hellbenders developing at St. Louis Zoo

Statewide

Posted by St. Louis Zoo Staff on Nov 30, 2011

Decade-long collaboration of Zoo and federal, state scientists yields 63 baby Hellbenders.

Antlered female deer crop up in Missouri’s deer harverst

Photo of three hunters with a 23-point buck in velvet.

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Nov 29, 2011

It’s a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world for some white-tailed deer.

Eagles Days set at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge

News from the Kansas City and Northeast regions

Posted by Bill Graham on Nov 23, 2011

Eagle Days at Squaw Creek Dec. 3 and 4 will feature nation’s symbol and thousands of waterfowl.

November deer harvest tops last year’s figure

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Nov 23, 2011

Missouri’s robust deer herd continues to pump millions into the state’s economy annually and supports 11,000 Show-Me State jobs.

Whooping cranes pay rare visit to southwest Missouri

Statewide

Posted by Jim Low on Nov 23, 2011

What a hunter thought might be someone in trouble turned out to be a flock of rare birds with 7-foot wingspans.

MDC offers private-landowner burn workshop in Independence

News from the Kansas City region

Posted by Bill Graham on Nov 23, 2011

Telecheck: A multi-tool for hunters, conservation agents

News from the Southeast region

Posted by Candice Davis on Nov 22, 2011

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) agents are finding the Telecheck system has some advantages when it comes to investigating illegal harvests.

Winter trout fishing begins at three Kansas City area locations

News from the Kansas City region

Posted by Bill Graham on Nov 21, 2011

A green and silver fish splashed with crimson is back in Kansas City for the winter. Rainbow trout were recently stocked at some area lakes to offer the public additional winter fishing opportunities.