Outdoors

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing adjusting prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping, and commercial permits in an effort to keep up with rising costs of goods and services it uses to manage its more than 1,000 conservation areas along with nature centers, shooting ranges, fish hatcheries, and other facilities. MDC received initial

Missouri State Parks and MO-Tell are pleased to welcome storyteller Jim “Two Crows” Wallen to Cuivre River State Park Saturday, June 10. Wallen is an accomplished historical storyteller who teaches people about past events in an enjoyable and engaging way. Join Wallen at the Recreation Hall in Camp Sherwood from 6 to 7 p.m. as

Women in Nature will host a full-day experience Saturday, June 10, at Thousand Hills State Park for ladies 10 years old and up. The event will be held in the park’s special-use area from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and consist of an abundance of outdoor activities taught solely by women. All experience levels are

I was just in the right place at the right time to see it, and it didn’t last long. A hawk came out of the timber and passed across a small opening in the woods with a cluster of oak leaves in his talons, pursued by four or five screeching small birds. I watched the

Bennett Spring State Park is set to host a series of events from May 28 to June 3. Caves! June 1 – June 30 Throughout the month of June, Bennett State Park will have an artificial cave available for exploration during open hours at the park’s nature center. The cave will include information about the

Taberville report Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm Fishing is pretty good for flatheads and blue cats. Trotlines are the best. All I’ve got left is you’ve got perch they are good. I saw a 47 lb. flathead. There’s no water movement. You have to know where they are. I’ve seen several blues over slot. I’ve

Arrow Rock State Historic Site is excited to welcome back local artist Shawn Cooper from Sedalia. The exhibit will be available for viewing in the visitor center’s small gallery, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout June and July. Two “meet-the-artist” events during the exhibit’s run will also be held in the small gallery

Want some entertainment during your visit to Stockton State Park? Enjoy bluegrass music? Then we have a treat for you! Stockton State Park is hosting three bluegrass concerts this camping season. Whether you are staying overnight or just passing through, you are invited to come join us at one, two or even all three concerts.

Taberville report By Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm Fishing is good. Better yesterday. Lots of white cats. Water is moving. Good on rod and reel. Banks are good. Boats are better. Lots of fish in the 30s. Baits are shad and perch. Caplinger report By Ryan Finley Caplinger Woods Thay are catching crappie and walleye

Join Bennett Spring State Park team members on the third Friday of each month to honor our connection with the natural world by participating in green therapy. Researchers recommend spending five hours a month in nature to relax and reduce stress. Forest therapy, ecotherapy, forest bathing, grounding and “Earthing” are other names used for this