MDC News from 02/2015

2015 hunting and trapping, fishing, and spring turkey hunting booklets available from MDC

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 27, 2015

Booklets available online and at MDC offices and other places where permits are sold.

2015 Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations

MDC seeks public input for Canaan Conservation Area

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 27, 2015

A draft management plan for the area is available for public review from March 1 to March 31.

MDC hosting timber harvest workshop in Osage County on March 7

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 26, 2015

The workshop is free and lunch will be provided, however participants must register by March 6.

MDC to host deer management workshop in Jamesport

News from the region:

Northwest

Bill Graham

Feb 26, 2015

March 7 -- learn about deer ecology and ways to boost trophy bucks

A 10-point white-tailed deer buck stands in a field.

1,400 Missouri students to compete in MoNASP state archery tournament

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 26, 2015

Public invited to March 27 and 28 event at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach.

MDC hosting predator hunting basics workshop in Columbia on March 12

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 26, 2015

The class is free, but registration is required by March 10.

MDC offers grants, grant workshop for community tree care

News from the region:

Southeast

A.J. Hendershott

Feb 26, 2015

MDC workshop on March 27 in Cape Girardeau will help with grant applications.

Crestwood angler sets new gizzard shad state record

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 25, 2015

MDC to host paddlefish snagging clinics at Warsaw

Bill Graham

Feb 25, 2015

Clinics will be April 18.

MDC to hold workshop for landowners at Powder Valley Nature Center

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Feb 24, 2015

Learn how to enhance your property value and benefit wildlife at this free workshop.

Wright County conservation agent wins national award

News from the region:

Ozark

Francis Skalicky

Feb 23, 2015

MDC's Keith Wollard named NWTF's Wildlife Officer of the Year.

Join MDC for a Day with Wildlife in Fulton on Feb. 28

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 23, 2015

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to discover nature and spend a day with wildlife from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Fulton High School, 1 Hornet Drive in Fulton. All parts of the event are free and open to the public.

MDC offers deer damage workshop at Cape Nature Center

News from the region:

Southeast

AJ Hendershott

Feb 23, 2015

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a Deer Damage Workshop Tuesday, March 17, from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.

Commission Action – February 2015

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Feb 20, 2015

MDC to host open house in Kirksville on proposed deer regulation changes

News from the region:

Northeast

Joanie Straub

Feb 19, 2015

Share comments March 12 at the MDC Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville.

MDC to host open house in Columbia on proposed deer regulation changes

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 19, 2015

Share comments March 16 at MDC Central Regional Office in Columbia.

Two white-tailed deer does stand in icy field.

MDC to hold deer meeting at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Feb 17, 2015

Public input on proposed regulation changes is welcome at Feb. 26 open house.

MDC hosting pond management workshops in Mid-Missouri

News from the region:

Central

Joanie Straub

Feb 17, 2015

Workshops are free, but space is limited and participants must register.

MDC seeks volunteers for pallid sturgeon sampling in St. Joe area

News from the region:

Northwest

Bill Graham

Feb 17, 2015

Volunteers will help MDC staff set and run trotlines in the St. Joseph area of the Missouri River and help collect mature fish for pallid restoration efforts.