MDC sets upcoming migratory game bird and waterfowl seasons

The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its March 25 meeting for upcoming 2022 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2022-2023 waterfowl-hunting seasons. 2022 Migratory game bird hunting Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 Limits: 15 daily and 45 in possession combined total

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Annual cemetery meeting in Oyer

Pleasant Springs Cemetery Board will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday April 20, at 6 p.m., at Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Oyer. The meeting is open to the public.

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Sam A. Baker State Park hosts a Wildflower Scavenger Hunt in April

Team members at Sam A. Baker State Park invite the public on Wildflower Scavenger Hunts during the month of April. The St. Francois Mountains are coming alive with vibrant color and beauty. Wildflower Scavenger Hunts can be picked up at the visitor center during open hours. Awake to spring by taking a leisurely stroll along

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Judith Ann McMurray

Judith Ann McMurray went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2022 at her home with daughter, Kristain Shay McCullick surrounded by her beloved family after battling many years of Alzheimer’s disease. Judy was the daughter of Margrett Metcalf and Glen Peters. She was born and raised in Verdella, Missouri. She had two sisters,

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Crowder State Park hosts spring hike

Team members at Crowder State Park invite the public for a spring hike from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 15. Participants should meet at the campground amphitheater for a 5-mile guided hike on the Northwest Passage connector (White Connector 3) to reach South Thompson Trail. Participants will hike a short portion of South

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Bennett Spring State Park hosts Veterans Free Fishing Day April 23

Veterans will the have opportunity to experience the fun of catching fish at Bennett Spring State Park Veterans Free Fishing Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Tags can be obtained in the park store, and fishing will begin and end with sirens at the park. The daily limit is four trout.

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MDC reports young hunters took 2,881 turkeys over youth weekend

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,881 birds over the past youth weekend, April 9 and 10. Top harvest counties were Miller with 87 birds harvested, Osage with 71, and Franklin with 71. Young hunters checked 2,795 turkeys during the 2021 spring youth weekend.

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