MDC News from 02/2013

Storm-damaged trees require thoughtful care

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Statewide

Bill Graham

Feb 28, 2013

Youth turkey hunting clinic offered March 30

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Statewide

Jim Low

Feb 28, 2013

The clinic north of Clinton is open to participants age 9 through 15.

Backyard bird feeders helpful in a winter following drought

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Statewide

Bill Graham

Feb 28, 2013

For more information on backyard bird feeding, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/node/4629

New platforms improve accessibility at Bennett Spring

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Southwest

Ozark

Francis Skalicky

Feb 27, 2013

Project is a joint effort of MDC, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Workshops at MDC Henges Shooting Range aim to improve turkey hunting skills

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St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Feb 22, 2013

Workshops are free and open to participants ages 11 and up. Advance registration is required.

More than 8,000 anglers expected at March 1 trout-park opener

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Statewide

Jim Low

Feb 22, 2013

More than 25,000 trout will await them.

Bowhunters of Missouri choose MDC's Henry as Agent of the Year

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Ozark

Statewide

Candice Davis

Feb 21, 2013

Agent Henry with UBM Agent of Year Award

MDC offers TRIM grants for community forest improvements

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 21, 2013

Grant applications due June 1. Help available through upcoming MDC workshops.

Missouri NWTF names MDC Agent Killian as Wildlife Officer of the Year

News from the region:

Ozark

Candice Davis

Feb 21, 2013

Conservation Agent Killian named Wildlife Officer of the Year by NWTF

MDC offers landowner pond workshops in Cole and Morgan Counties

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 21, 2013

Workshops are free, but space is limited and participants must pre-register by March 17.

Renew hunting, fishing permits online with MDC e-Permits

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 21, 2013

Visit mdc.mo.gov and click on “Buy Permits” for easy and immediate purchase, printing and use.

Cape Girardeau Nature Center to host native plant seminar

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Feb 21, 2013

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

2013 hunting, trapping, fishing regulation booklets available from MDC

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 20, 2013

Get copies where permits are sold, at MDC offices, and online.

MDC and MU Extension host land management workshop for landowners

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St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Feb 15, 2013

Get help with managing land for wildlife habitat, aquatic resources, plant management and invasive species control.

Black River produces record fish

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Statewide

Jim Low

Feb 14, 2013

The Missouri Department of Conservation has two ways to recognize anglers who catch big fish.

Brian Taylor holds his record gizzard shad

February 2013 Conservation Action

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Statewide

Jim Low

Feb 14, 2013

Here is a summary of actions of general interest at the Missouri Conservation Commission's February meeting

UPDATE: More than 1,600 students now competing at state archery tournament, Friday times added

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 13, 2013

Record participation tops 1,600. Friday events added. Public and media invited on March 22-23 at UCM in Warrensburg.

MDC and other conservation partners bring nature home to Boys Hope Girls Hope

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St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Feb 11, 2013

Native tree and plant landscape at BHGH headquarters creates important urban wildlife habitat and reduces landscape maintenance costs.

Boys Hope Girls Hope Conservation Project

MDC to host bowhunter ed class in Moberly

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 11, 2013

Take a Vulture Venture at Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

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Southwest

Ozark

Francis Skalicky

Feb 11, 2013

Discover nature at 17th annual Vulture Venture noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

MDC offers Basic Reloading: Metallic Cartridges class in Columbia

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 08, 2013

Whether you want to enjoy more time on the shooting range or develop a special load for your next hunt, this class will teach you the basics of reloading safety and techniques.

MDC offers prescribed fire workshop in Boone County

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 07, 2013

Learn how to use prescribed fire to boost wildlife habitat and reduce less desirable plant species on March 9 at Bradford Research Center in Columbia.