MDC News from 04/2018

MDC needs your help to solve illegal poaching case in southeast Missouri

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Apr 23, 2018

Conservation agent seeks more information on dumping of 163 turtles in Hayti.

pile of dead turtles with truck in background

MDC hosts Kids’ Fishing Day May 19 at Maramec Spring Park

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 23, 2018

Kids ages 15 years and under can discover the fun of trout fishing at free all-day event.

MDC offers free Discover Nature – Girls Camp in northeast Missouri

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Apr 23, 2018

Girls ages 11-15 will learn outdoor skills and earn hunter education certification this summer during a three-day camp

MDC offers interactive storybook nature hike through April 27 in Kirksville

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Apr 23, 2018

Free nature hike and family reading experience available at MDC’s Northeast Regional Office

MDC encourages motorists to give turtles a brake!

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Apr 23, 2018

Slow down when you see a turtle in the road and try to safely steer around it.

MDC offers woodland management workshops for wildlife managers near Hermann

News from the region:

Central

Robert Hemmelgarn

Apr 20, 2018

Register for this free opportunity to learn proven strategies to benefit woods and wildlife May 12.

MDC invites women to fishing with trolling motors workshop at Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Apr 20, 2018

Register to attend FREE Discover Nature – Women workshop May 12.

MDC donates archery equipment to St. Louis County police for youth archery program

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 19, 2018

Thanks to the donation, St. Louis County Police officers will begin teaching archery to kids this summer.

group of people posed with archery equipment

MDC’s Jay Henges shooting range remains closed for repairs until late summer

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 19, 2018

The rifle/pistol range will remain closed until further notice to complete repair work. Shotgun fields, archery facilities, and education center building remain open.

image of shooting range from shooter box

Join efforts to ‘Bash Trash’ at Cape La Croix Creek this Saturday

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Apr 18, 2018

Volunteers sought to help clean up the creek as part of Friends of the Park Day.

MDC invites veterans to fish for free at Bennett Spring April 21

News from the region:

Southwest

Francis Skalicky

Apr 17, 2018

April 21 event will also feature fly tying demos and casting instruction.

Join MDC for May 16 Wild Webcast on attracting backyard wildlife

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Apr 13, 2018

Join the webcast from a computer or smartphone. Register at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZTh

New CWD positives found locally with help from hunters and landowners

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Apr 13, 2018

New cases of CWD mean MDC plans additional management actions.

MDC Staff donating venison for Share the Harvest

Protecting wildlife habitat, landowners’ crops proves rewarding work for feral hog trappers

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Apr 13, 2018

Feral hog trapping may not be the dream, but it’s a rewarding reality for local conservation employees.

MDC offers grants for conservation projects in urban areas

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 13, 2018

Non-profit groups and government entities are eligible

People working on a conservation area project

MDC offers citizen scientist series at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs starting April 28

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 13, 2018

Free programs teach how citizens can serve nature with science

MDC invites people to become citizen scientists at Powder Valley Nature Center Bioblitz May 11-12

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 12, 2018

Bioblitzers will become scientists for a day as they explore the diverse plants and animals around the nature center while providing helpful information to MDC naturalists.