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MDC News Archives
Kansas City – The region’s latest snow storm fell with heavy, wet flakes that accumulated on tree limbs. Extra weight on limbs combined with wind caused breakage and damaged some trees. Property owners should, if no immediate hazards exist, take their time in making decisions on pruning the damage or tree replacement, said Chuck Conner, an urban forester for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Douglas County Conservation Agent Mark Henry received the prestigious United Bowhunters of Missouri Agent of the Year Award for 2012. Henry was presented the award at the recent United Missouri Bowhunters banquet held in Jefferson City.
Henry’s supervisor, Protection Regional Supervisor Gary Cravens, said Agent Henry is known for making unique and quality wildlife arrests.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – When landscapers decide to grow native, native plants are sometimes difficult to find. The Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and Cape Girardeau County Master Gardeners hold a native plant seminar annually to help well intentioned gardeners and landscapers find what they need.
This year’s seminar is scheduled for March 8 and 9 at the Nature Center in Cape County Park, North.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) chose Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Ripley County Conservation Agent Darren Killian as Wildlife Officer of the Year for Missouri. Killian was presented the award on Feb. 16 at the NWTF’s national convention in Nashville, Tenn.
MDC Protection Regional Supervisor Gary Cravens, who is Killian’s supervisor, said Killian is known for making unique and quality wildlife arrests.
MOBERLY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a two-day bowhunter-education class from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Central College of the Bible, 911 E. Urbandale Drive in Moberly. There is no cost for the program, but pre-registration is required.
RENICK, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a two-day hunter education course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 22 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Renick R-V School. Class size is limited to 50 participants 11 years of age or older. Pre-registration is required.