Sunshine, a bit of fall color, and the gates open at the Poosey Conservation Area. The 35th annual Poosey Tour drew more than 1700 visitors to see areas not normally open to vehicle traffic. Visitors arrived in cars, trucks, wagons, carriages, and on horseback. Besides fall color and autumn woods, the tour at MDC’s Poosey Conservation Area is popular because […]
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) made a change to the mandatory sampling requirements for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The department’s change to voluntary sampling in 30 counties during the opening weekend of this year’s November firearms portion of deer season was prompted by ongoing cases and public-health concerns in Missouri regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This change impacts hunters who […]
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Learn about butterflies in a free online program on August 20th. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering the opportunity to “Learn About Butterflies” and the benefits they provide. This free online program, “Intro to Butterflies of Missouri,” will be from 2-3 p.m. People will learn how to identify species of butterflies frequently seen in this region, their life cycles, […]
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The annual Conservation Night at the Grand River Area Family YMCA is Thursday, March 21st, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Conservation Agent Caleb Pryor says there will be a lot to do for the whole family. Pryor says there will be free give-a-ways at the Department of Conservation and Quail Forever booths. If you have questions, contact the Chillicothe MDC […]
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With the Spring Turkey Hunting season about a month away, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of season dates along with new nontoxic-shot requirements for 16 additional conservation areas. Spring turkey hunting youth weekend will be April 6 and 7 with the regular spring season running April 15th through May 5th. Detailed information on spring turkey hunting is […]
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If you had a real Christmas Tree and don’t want to just throw it out, the Missouri Department of Conservation has a way to put those trees to good use. Cliff Wilson from the Fisheries Department of the MDC says they will collect the trees beginning the first full week in January. Wilson says land owners with ponds can also […]
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