Outdoors

September is a great month to learn about monarch butterflies in Missouri because this is when these fascinating and beneficial insects are migrating through the Show-Me State on their way to their wintering grounds in central Mexico. People can learn more about monarch butterflies on Sept. 14 at the free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)

Blue catfish and flathead catfish less than 26 inches in total length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval during its Aug. 27 open meeting in Jefferson City to a proposed regulation by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) that sets a minimum length

Prairie State Park invites the public to attend its Guided ‘Bison-tennial’ Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Fall is almost here and the prairie is reaching its full height. Some grasses and wildflowers are more than 8 feet tall and it would be possible to overlook a bison in such vegetation. Participants are encouraged

Proposed regulations would allow expanded bicycle use on many conservation area service roads and/or multi-use trails while restricting access to heavily used areas and natural areas. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Aug. 27 open meeting on proposed regulation changes that would allow the expanded

Betty Jean (Dukes) Perkins was born January 24, 1924, in Osceola, MO to Harry and Glenn (Moore) Dukes. She passed away August 24, 2021, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs, MO. Betty graduated from Osceola Public School and attended Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, MO. She was united in marriage to J.B.

Caplnger Mills Report By Danny Finch A few guys are out there catching fish. But mostly it’s too hot for anybody to fish. Taberville Report By Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm You can catch fish if you can stand it. They are mostly biting on rod and reel. Bullheads work the best. Carp are good,

Proposed regulations define snagging, up statewide minimum length, add days to seasons, and set commercial fishing season. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval during its Aug. 27 open meeting in Jefferson City to several proposed regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for paddlefish, related fishing

The state of Missouri is home to many animals that are hunted every year. From white tail deer to turkey and quail, plus the occasional badger; the state offers a lot to the avid hunter. This October, the Missouri Department of Conservation will introduce a new hunting season for one of the state’s largest animals:

Aug. 16 Editor’s note: The Fishing report is almost non-existent this week. At Caplingr Woods they said fishing is slow. They sold some minnows, worms and crappie jigs. Joey Fidler at Stockton State Park Marina said they rented some boats Sunday to people who were going fishing, but nobody caught any. Joey didn’t know if

The autumn hunting seasons are approaching, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges new hunters to start early on obtaining the hunter education certificates needed to legally hunt. Online and in-person options are available. Hunter education teaches and tests participants about safe firearms handling and basic hunting skills and regulations. The certification course can