The northwest region Missouri Department of Conservation announced Cliff Wilson is the new Community and Private Land Conservationist. The position was previously held by Scott Roy. Wilson will be stationed at the Grundy Co USDA office in Trenton and will be serving landowners and constituents in Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston counties. Prior to his new appointment, Wilson worked in fish […]
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Preparations are underway for the 35th annual Poosey Fall Driving Tour on Sunday, October 17th. The tour will once again include the brochure and stops at points of interest along the route. Samantha Anderson from the MDC Forestry office says this year they will have a portable sawmill demonstration. A vehicle (or other modes of transport) with high clearance is […]
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The Chillicothe MDC office is buying seed from local residents. Missouri Department of Conservation Forester Samantha Anderson says the Chillicothe MDC office will purchase a variety of seeds from trees found in your own yard or on your property. Anderson says the seed buying days will begin next week. A list of seeds, prices, and characteristics can be found with […]
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The Livingston County Conservation Agent is now a K9 Handler. Corporal Caleb Pryor recently completed extensive training with his dog, a German Shorthair Pointer named Zara. Pryor says Conservation Agents are law enforcement officers. The dog is also trained to detect wildlife, including in vehicles. Pryor says this is important if the person has taken an animal out of season. […]
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will reopen the Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph and the Chillicothe MDC office to the public next week. MDC plans to re-open to the offices on Tuesday, February 16th. MDC says staff has remained in the offices serving the public and handling conservation issues. But they were temporarily closed to public access as […]
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Missouri Deer and Turkey hunters are reminded baiting is illegal during the hunting season. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey, while hunting is illegal. The regulations are in place to help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and to […]
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New and seasoned hunters can learn to properly field dress and process their deer and other wild game in a workshop offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation in Kirksville. The free program will be held on November 2nd, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The location is the MDC’s Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore Road in Kirksville and will […]
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The 34th annual Poosey Fall Driving Tour will be Sunday, October 18th. Due to COVID-19, Samantha Anderson from the MDC says there are some changes this year. A vehicle (or other mode of transport) with high clearance is recommended, as shallow creeks will be crossed. Each year, the tour draws families and community groups riding on towed trailers or on […]
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Area residents can make a little cash by collecting seeds from a variety of trees on their property. The Missouri Department of Conservation collects seeds each year. This year, the collection dates in Chillicothe include October 7th from 8:00 am to Noon, October 14th and 21st from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and October 28th from 8:00 am to Noon. […]
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The Missouri Department of Conservation has updated regulations regarding coyote hunting and feral hog control. The change comes in response to citizen requests to the Regulations Committee to use night vision, infrared, thermal imagery equipment or artificial light to hunt coyotes and from landowners to allow their authorized representatives to use night vision, infrared or thermal imagery equipment without prior […]
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