MDC News from 09/2018

MDC invites preschool teachers to Discover Nature Schools workshop in Kirksville Oct. 27

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 28, 2018

MDC presents free Waterfowl Warmup Sporting Clays Shoot in Puxico Oct. 6

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Sep 28, 2018

Hunters may practice shooting clay targets in various waterfowl hunting scenarios.

MDC: Space available in next week’s Cape Girardeau longbow-making workshop Oct. 4

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Sep 28, 2018

Craft your own hickory longbow from start to finish.

MDC seeks confirmed sightings of badgers, weasels, and spotted skunks

News from the region:

Kansas City

Statewide

Bill Graham

Sep 28, 2018

Biologists are collecting information about furbearers rare in Missouri

MDC offers primitive skills workshop at Runge Nature Center Oct. 20

News from the region:

Central

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 28, 2018

Take a step back in time and practice primitive skills from atlatls to tomahawk throwing in Jefferson City.

MDC invites youth, families to free fishing classes in Columbia

News from the region:

Central

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 27, 2018

Four-part Discover Nature – Fishing courses offered evenings in October.

MDC offers youth deer clinic, hunt for beginners at Mark Twain Lake Nov. 23-25

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 26, 2018

Apply by Nov. 16 for FREE opportunity to harvest your first deer with guidance from MDC staff.

A white tailed buck deer stands in a field of green grass with denser vegetation behind him.

MDC names Clifton Hill man Northeast Regional Logger of the Year

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 26, 2018

Orin Allen led Kenmar Timber Company’s quality harvest operations on public and private lands in 2018.

Orin Allen of Kenmar Timber Company in Clifton Hill receiving northeast regional logger of the year award.

MDC invites female anglers to fishing event at Bennett Spring

News from the region:

Southwest

Francis Skalicky

Sep 26, 2018

Sept. 29 fishing event will allow female anglers of all ages to fish for trout for free.

MDC offers free loaner gear for new anglers to try fishing

News from the region:

Northwest

Bill Graham

Sep 26, 2018

Dulany Memorial Library in Salisbury is newest site to host loaner fishing gear

MDC staff person shows woman and girl how to fish.

MDC provides turkey hunting opportunity at several areas across southeast Missouri

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Sep 25, 2018

Firearms turkey season begins Oct. 1, local biologists say to expect similar turkey numbers as last year.

Father and daughter fall turkey hunting.

MDC and Wisconsin DNR partner to restore Missouri’s ruffed grouse

News from the region:

Statewide

Lucas Bond

Sep 25, 2018

MDC’s plan is to trap and relocate 300 grouse from northern Wisconsin to east-central Missouri over a three-year period (2018-2020).

Ruffed grouse that was just recently trapped.

MDC hosted Family Outdoors Day Sept. 22 at Lee's Summit

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Sep 24, 2018

Visitors learned fishing, archery, duck calling and other outdoor skills

MDC invites public to meeting on CWD in Jefferson City Oct. 18

News from the region:

Central

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 21, 2018

Get information on chronic wasting disease, have questions answered, and learn what people can do to help limit the spread of this deadly deer disease.

MDC invites public to meeting on CWD in Kirksville Oct. 16

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 21, 2018

Get information on chronic wasting disease, have questions answered, and learn what people can do to help limit the spread of this deadly deer disease.

MDC awards five TRIM grants for community forest improvements in Central Missouri

News from the region:

Central

Robert Hemmelgarn

Sep 21, 2018

TRIM grants offer cost-share funding for government agencies, public schools, and nonprofit groups to manage, improve or conserve trees on public lands.

a cyclist and runner go along path through trees

MDC awards 38 TRIM grants for community forest improvements

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Sep 20, 2018

TRIM grants offer cost-share funding for government agencies, public schools, and nonprofit groups to manage, improve or conserve trees on public lands.

two women walk along sidewalk under mature urban trees

MDC to host special Oz event Oct. 6 at Burr Oak Woods

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Sep 20, 2018

Free family event in Blue Springs lets Oz characters explain nature's niches

NWTF, MDC to hold youth outdoors event Sept. 29 in Jasper County

News from the region:

Southwest

Francis Skalicky

Sep 20, 2018

Kids can try archery, shotgun shooting, and other activities at event in Jasper County.

agent shows deer pelt to onlookers at outdoor presentation

MDC and partners present Forest Stand Improvement Workshop and Tour Sept. 29 in Van Buren

News from the region:

Ozark

Candice Davis

Sep 20, 2018

This free event will focus on benefits of forest stand improvement and cost-share practices.

Native grasses produce good cattle forage during drought

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Sep 20, 2018

MDC can help ranchers incorporate warm-season grasses in pasturage

green native grasses in field compared to dry, brown non-native grasses

MDC offers free hunting workshops in the Kansas City area

Bill Graham

Sep 18, 2018

Classes and clinics teach hunting skills, ethics, and safety

three women deer hunting in woods in camo.

Help celebrate Springfield Nature Center's 30th anniversary

News from the region:

Southwest

Francis Skalicky

Sep 14, 2018

Special programs Oct. 5, 6, 7 at MDC facility highlight weekend of anniversary festivities.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center Sign

MDC invites public to meeting on CWD in Cape Girardeau Oct. 9

News from the region:

Southeast

Candice Davis

Sep 13, 2018

Get information on chronic wasting disease, have questions answered, and learn what people can do to help limit the spread of this deadly deer disease.