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MDC News Archives
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Catfish noodling, or hand-fishing, is illegal due to potential harm to fisheries. The method also prompts junk to be tossed into public lakes.
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Widely scattered mountain lion sightings have been confirmed in Missouri and likely will continue.
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Dry weather and good nesting and feeding habitat brought surge in brood counts and number of chicks reaching self-reliant size.
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Actions of the Missouri Conservation Commission at its August meeting.
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Information gathered during the three-year study will help MDC design regulations that produce more big fish.
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Overnight event is being held once again at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake Sept. 24 and 25.
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Common creatures can possess uncommonly interesting traits, as two upcoming MDC programs will explore.
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The goal is building a new viewing and fishing platform at Bennett Spring State Park by opening day of the 2012 fishing season.
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Families enjoy event sponsored by Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium, Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start, Fathers First Program and MDC.
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Be alert for non-professional tree-pruning offers and choose wisely for replacement trees.
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Special dove hunt for youth 10-15 on Sept. 3 at Poosey CA in northwest Livingston County includes mandatory hunter-safety course on Sept. 2.
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Bruce Cunningham was hoping for a “nice” fishing trip. Thanks to Missouri’s world-class fishing, he got a bonus.
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Hunters who use wheelchairs, crutches or prosthetic limbs can enjoy hunting, thanks to MDC and the National Wild Turkey Federation.
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Tentative agenda for meeting in Jefferson City.
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Caitlin Shoults’ life-long love of the outdoors is paying off – literally.
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Free family fun at Insect-O-Rama Friday 6:30-9 p.m.
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A landowner’s trail camera has confirmed a mountain lion sighting in Shannon County.
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Dove hunters need to think defensively and take extra care to avoid situations where they might hurt others.
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Anglers willing to do some paddling can enjoy a solitary experience and the chance to catch a trophy catfish.
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Weather has favored reproduction, but finding a good hunting spot will take legwork.
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MoDOT road work to shut down Highway 94 access to Busch CA and range. Both still accessible via detours.
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SILEX, Mo — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) presented a $700 check to the Northwest Fire Protection District in Silex on Monday, July 18, for the purchase of six Nomex coverall’s. Nomex is a type of fire resistant clothing used in battling wildland fires. It is cooler than typical structure fire-fighting gear, which allows firefighters to work the longer hours typical of wildland fires.
The money is part of the Volunteer Fire Assistance Fire Department Matching Grant Program funded by the MDC and the U.S. Forest Service.
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Tree-harvest methods that promote healthy, sustainable forests recently earned Travis Yake the 2011 Kansas City Regional Logger Award.
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Bowhunters of every skill level are invited to free Bowhunting 101 on Sept. 10 at Maintz Wildlife Area Archery Range from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.