Learn all about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series starting March 4

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning March 4, 11, 18 and 26.

Details for the Pond to Plate series include:

• Learn about different equipment that can make cleaning fish easier from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215403
• Learn how to clean scaled fish, such as crappie, bass and perch, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215404
• Learn how to skin a fish, with an emphasis on catfish and paddlefish, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215405
• The final session will combine all three topics and include a demonstration on how to scale a fish. The program will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Register at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215401

This virtual series is open to all ages. Registration is required.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.