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Managed deer hunt applications open July 1

Adult Male Deer
Make sure hunter education requirements are met. If not, enroll early. More

“Frog days” of summer begin at sunset June 30

Image of American Bullfrog
Visit www.mdc.mo.gov/node/15122 for info on methods, areas, recipes, regulations and more. More

Endangered species on display at Cape's Nature Center

Endangered Species Display at Cape Nature Center
Display of pallid sturgeon has already provided thousands of school age students and visitors opportunity to see endangered species up close. More

Urban fishing clinic celebrates connecting people with nature

Youth at Kids Fishing Derby at Spring Valley Park
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Want to be a Conservation Agent?

Tammy Pierson has a wild job as a conservation agent.
MDC taking applications for next agent trainee class. Deadline is July 19. For more info and to apply, visit mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs. More

Roaming black bear spotted in Bates County

Black Bear Track
Most bears shy away from people and pose little threat to humans and livestock. They should not be fed. More

MDC's Runge Conservation Nature Center celebrates 20-year milestone

Runge Nature Center is hosting a birthday bash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a “Nature Night Out” from 8 to 11 p.m. on July 13. More

Lindgren named Southeast Logger of the Year

Dustin Lindgren Named MDC 2012 Southeast Logger of the Year
MDC recognizes loggers throughout the state that do an outstanding job in timber harvesting operations, and there’s extensive criteria for the award. More

Receding flood waters reveal extensive damage at Columbia Bottom

Columbia Bottom Road Damage From Flooding
Columbia Bottom area closed except for visitor center. More

Rockwoods Reservation celebrates 75 years as Missouri’s first conservation area

Sampling Pancakes at Rockwoods Maple Sugar Festival
June 27 special celebration from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. will commemorate anniversary. More
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