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Two squads of young trap shooters from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Jay Henges Shooting Range walked away with national titles.
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Department staff share information on restoration plan and gather public feedback.
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Applications will be handled entirely via the Internet this year.
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The MDC will host a waterfowl hunting clinic on Oct. 3 designed specifically for women. A hunt will follow during the waterfowl season.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free workshops throughout the state to help migratory and upland game-bird hunters improve their shooting skills, especially with non-toxic shot.
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The rifle and pistol range at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area will be closed from Monday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Sept. 2 for repairs.
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Department plans appeal over three deer hunting regulations.
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MDC Sedalia facility joins MDC Kirksville office and 27 other office buildings in Missouri recognized for environmental stewardship through energy efficiency.
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Conservation Action
August 2010
The Conservation Commission met Aug. 19 and 20 at Conservation Department Headquarters in Jefferson City. Commissioners present were:
Becky L. Plattner, Grand Pass, Chair
Don R. Johnson, Festus, Vice Chair
Don C. Bedell, Sikeston, Secretary
William F. “Chip” McGeehan, Marshfield, Member
REGULATIONS
The Commission approved the following 2010-2011 waterfowl seasons, contingent on final federal approval:
DUCK SEASON:
North Zone: Oct. 30 through Dec. 28
Middle Zone: Nov. 6 through Jan. 4
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Governor recognizes MDC Private Land Conservationist for outstanding public service.
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Community assistance project will provide improved boating and fishing access.
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The Conservation Department manages fields especially for doves and hunters. The birds get credit for their own abundance.
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The tentative agenda for the August 2010 Conservation Commission meeting.
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More sunflowers added to attract doves and allow hunters more room. Hunting hours changing to give doves break and extend hunt.
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MDC will hold "open house" public meetings Aug. 23, 24 and 26 in counties around restoration zone and is seeking public comment.
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Last year alone, hunters donated 100,000 pounds of lean red meat for the needy
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Treatment of cove is scheduled for Aug. 10.
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MDC offering seminars on thousand canker disease that kills walnut trees.
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MDC facility joins 27 other office buildings in Missouri recognized for environmental stewardship through energy efficiency. Other MDC facilities pursuing energy conservation.
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Learn how to increase wildlife values and chances for enrollment at meetings Aug. 9 – 19 in Columbia, St. Louis, Kirksville, Cameron, Cass County, Cape Girardeau and Dexter.