Outdoors

Fishing Report

Taberille Report By Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm They were catching the heck out of crappie and blue cats yesterday. I don’t know how they are doing today but there are several people fishing today in the same places. Caplinger Report By Emma Simpson Caplinger Woods I don’t know how much success people are having

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Conservation Commission approves CWD regulation changes by MDC

MDC adds Camden, Laclede, McDonald, and Pulaski counties to CWD Management Zone and reinstates mandatory CWD sampling for opening weekend of the November firearms portion. The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved proposed regulation changes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance and management efforts. The changes were approved

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Fishing Report

All reports I hear are that the catfish and crappie are biting like crazy. I called Conservation to find out about lengths and limits. Stacia (used to be Ehlers) read from the rule book but it was so complicated we both decided you should stop by the MDC office for a free rule book. It

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MDC reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open May 22

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature this summer by squirrel hunting and black bass fishing. Both seasons open Saturday, May 22. Squirrels The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 22 through Feb. 15, 2022. Allowed methods include shotguns, rifles, and other legal firearm methods, as

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GROUNDHOG

Marmota monax Family: Sciuridae (squirrels) in the order Rodentia Description: The woodchuck, or groundhog, is a common Missouri rodent with short, powerful legs and a medium-long, bushy, and somewhat flattened tail. The long, coarse fur of the back is a grizzled grayish brown with a yellowish or reddish cast. Woodchucks weigh least in spring when

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MDC Protection Branch to launch new canine unit this summer

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is set to launch a new canine unit through its Protection Branch this summer. The new unit, consisting of five dogs and their conservation agent-handlers, will be stationed around the state and used as necessary to work throughout Missouri. According to MDC, the capabilities of canines are extensive in

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MDC reports spring turkey season ended with 34,593 birds harvested

Top harvest counties for the regular season were Franklin, Texas, and Callaway. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that turkey hunters checked 31,798 birds during Missouri’s 2021 regular spring turkey season, April 19 through May 9. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 710 birds telechecked, Texas with 666, and Callaway with

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Fishing report

Editor’s note: This week I was able to make contact with three fishing reporters. One of them told me that fish are biting downriver from Osceola on Truman but neither he nor I know of a fish camp in that area. If you have a source, please give me a name and phone number I

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Apply during May for MDC fall elk-hunting permits

MDC is offering five elk-hunting permits. Apply online in May at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting elk in the state this fall to apply during May for one of five available permits. At least one permit will be for approved area landowners with qualifying property and the remainder

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Twilight Gardeners Garden Club meets

Six members met onTuesday, April 20, at the home of Ursula Fuller. The meeting was called to order by President Ursula Fuller and the group recited the Club Collect. For roll call each member shared which specific birds visit her yard. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was

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