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It's raining records!

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 27, 2010

Closing the Missouri River to commercial harvest of catfish is paying hefty dividends.

UPDATE - St. Louis area angler catches 130-pound blue catfish, breaks state and world records

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Jul 22, 2010

It’s not every day you go out to fish on the waters of the Missouri River and come back swimming in a media frenzy. Of course it could happen if, like Greg Bernal, you manage to topple a Missouri state — and quite probably a world —record.

Greg Bernal with 130-pound blue catfish

Ozark Regional Award Goes to Winona Logger

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Jul 21, 2010

The Missouri Department of Conservation recently named Woody Haynes of Winona as the Ozark Regional Logger of the Year for 2010.

Logger of the Year - Ozark Region

MDC funds will help rural fire departments

News from the region: 

Southeast
Candice Davis
Jul 21, 2010

Missouri rural fire departments are receiving checks from the MDC Forestry Division through July and August as part of the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Fire Department Matching Grant Program.

Florissant angler nets new official state record blue catfish, with world record pending

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Jul 21, 2010

New state pole-and-line record blue catfish caught, world record probable.

Greg Bernal with 130-pound blue catfish

New division chiefs named for MDC

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jul 21, 2010

Six staff promoted to key leadership positions as a result of retirements.

New MDC Division Chiefs

Zebra mussels found at Smithville Lake, treatment pending

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jul 19, 2010

Clay County Parks, the City of Smithville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Conservation Department working to monitor lake and contain spread of this invasive species.

Conservation Agents Conduct Large Wildlife Violation Investigation in the Ozarks

News from the region: 

Ozark
A.J. Hendershott
Jul 19, 2010

A large investigation involving illegal commercialization of wildlife and wildlife parts was brought to a close this weekend where the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) documented a total of 299 serious violations in seven counties across southern Missouri.

Photo of Ozark Wildlife Code violations.

National Geographic television special features Missouri alligator gar expert

News from the region: 

Statewide
Candice Davis
Jul 14, 2010

Missouri's toothy, scaled monster makes a splash.

Catfish anglers can collect cash for reporting tagged fish

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 14, 2010

Few people fish for money, but Missouri catfish anglers don’t have to turn pro to collect cash rewards.

Springfield Nature Center to host reptile, amphibian program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jul 09, 2010

Learn more about Missouri’s reptiles and amphibians at the “Show-Me Herps” program on Saturday, June 17.

Missouri farmers can reduce Gulf oil spill’s impact on birds

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 09, 2010

NRCS estimates Missouri will have $1.9 million to help private landowners improve habitat for migratory birds. Sign-up period ends Aug. 1.

MDC offers new guidebooks on mushrooms and herps

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jul 09, 2010

Learn about fascinating Missouri fungi, reptiles and amphibians with these colorful guides.

Show-Me Herps Cover

Runge Nature Center to host Firefly Frenzy

News from the region: 

Central
Jeff Cockerham
Jul 09, 2010

Enjoy an en-LIGHTENING evening of family fun!

Missouri to host national natural areas conference Oct. 26-29

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 09, 2010

The entire event, including field trips, is open to the public.

Conservation Hall of Fame inducts legendary wetland biologist

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 08, 2010

One of Missouri’s premier wetland areas bears this pioneering conservationist’s name.

Ted Shanks

Expo offers first-hand look at latest outdoor gear

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Jul 08, 2010

Like hunting, fishing, or any other outdoor activity? Bring the whole family to the 2010 Outdoor Adventures Expo on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 2360 Highway D in St. Charles.

Area regulations and antlerless tag availability change for 2010 deer season

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jul 01, 2010

The six portions of Missouri’s firearms deer season are the same length and order as last year, but a few other details, such as area regulations and availability of antlerless tags and, have changed.

Four-point rule lets bucks make the most of June growth spurt

Jim Low
Jun 30, 2010

Trail camera documents astonishing antler growth rate.

Study shows forestry best management practices prevent erosion

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jun 29, 2010

The Conservation Department got a surprising answer when it asked University of Missouri researchers to learn how much erosion its timber harvests were causing on conservation areas in the Ozarks.

MDC Taking Applications for Agent Trainees

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jun 28, 2010

Some consider it the best job in the world. It’s also one of the most demanding. If you think you have what it takes to be a conservation agent, now is the time to try. Application process opens June 28.

Missourians asked to celebrate freedom from invasive species July 4

Jun 24, 2010

Exotic plants and animals threaten America’s way of outdoor life.

Managed deer hunt applications open July 1, close Aug. 15

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jun 22, 2010

Hunters can apply for nearly 100 archery, muzzleloader and modern firearms hunts, including events for youths and hunters with disabilities.

Taking a different angle on frogging pays fry-pan dividends

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jim Low
Jun 18, 2010

"You get a line, and I'll get a pole, We’ll go down to the froggin’ hole."

Bullfrog

Missourians can help protect our state from devastating invaders

Joe Jerek
Jun 16, 2010

The potential effects of invasive plants, animals and diseases on the state’s economy and outdoor resources are incalculable.

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Bill Graham
(Kansas City), (Northwest)
Bill.Graham@mdc.mo.gov
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
816-759-7305
Josh Hartwig
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Josh.hartwig@mdc.mo.gov
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Robert.Hemmelgarn@mdc.mo.gov
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Joe Jerek
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Joe.Jerek@mdc.mo.gov
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573-522-4115
Jill Pritchard
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Jill.Pritchard@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
(573) 751-4115
Francis Skalicky
(Southwest)
Francis.Skalicky@mdc.mo.gov
Southwest Regional Office
417-895-6880
Dan Zarlenga
(St. Louis)
Dan.Zarlenga@mdc.mo.gov
St. Louis Regional Office
636-441-4554

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