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MDC Reports Young Hunters Took 5, 255 Turkeys Over Youth Weekend
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (210+ words) Top harvest counties were Osage, Franklin, and Gasconade. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. " Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5, 255 birds over the past youth weekend, April 11-12. Top harvest counties were Osage with 121 birds…...
Learn More About Missouri Owls During Upcoming MDC Webinars
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (179+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for two Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6: 30-7: 30 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and…...
National Park Services Setting Up Prescribed Burns for December, March
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) (This article is a press release from Ozark National Scenic Riverways.) Van Buren, MO. " Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires between mid-December and the end of March 2026. The 1, 162-acre Vance/Barnett prescribed…...
Aid Water Tower Maintenance Notice
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (69+ words) From the City of West Plains: The City of West Plains Utilities will soon begin draining the Aid Water Tower as part of scheduled maintenance on the tank. During this process, you may notice increased water flowing along nearby roads…...
Extreme Jake's Youth Shooting Event Set for June 7 in Rover
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (188+ words) The Current River Callers, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), will host an Extreme Jake's Shooting Event for teens ages 13 to 17 on Saturday, June 7, from 10: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. at the Rover Gun Club…...
MDC Urges Missourians to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (503+ words) As spring brings an abundance of newborn wildlife across Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding residents to resist the urge to intervene when encountering young animals that may appear to be abandoned. According to MDC officials, most of…...
Missouri Birders Needed for 2025 Breeding Bird Survey
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (277+ words) The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is calling on bird enthusiasts across the state to lend their eyes and ears to science. Volunteers are needed to assist with eight vacant bird-observation routes as part of the 2025 North American Breeding Bird Survey…...
Youth Turkey Hunters Bag 4, 428 Birds During Youth Turkey Season in Missouri
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (192+ words) From the Missouri Department of Conservation: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. " Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4, 428 birds over the past youth weekend, April 12-13. Top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds harvested, Gasconade…...