MDC News from 04/2020

MDC works to safely reopen facilities closed by COVID-19

News from the region:

Statewide

Joe Jerek

Apr 30, 2020

MDC facilities will remain temporarily closed until reopening plan is in place, including safety requirements in buildings. MDC programs and events cancelled through May 31.

Madison County man shoots new state record gizzard shad

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 29, 2020

Joseph Duncan of Fredericktown shot a state record 3-pound, 9-ounce shad on a private pond

Joseph Duncan shows off his state record gizzard shad.

MDC encourages anglers to harvest crappie at Reed Area lakes in Lee's Summit

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 29, 2020

Fishery can be improved by reducing crappie population

Butler County angler catches world record size spotted sucker

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 29, 2020

Tyler Goodale of Poplar Bluff caught a 5-pound, 4-ounce spotted sucker from Duck Creek Conservation Area.

Tyler Goodale poses with his state record spotted sucker

MDC reminds conservation area visitors to use physical distancing and follow area regulations

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Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 28, 2020

Enjoy the outdoors but follow fishing regulations and be courteous to others

MDC says peregrine falcon nest in Kansas City now viewable online

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 28, 2020

People can watch nesting falcons via streaming video

Three chicks inside a peregrine falcon nesting box

Time to update MDC Mo Hunting app

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Apr 24, 2020

Android and iOS users of MDC MO Hunting app need to update it for continued use.

MDC and St. Louis area City Nature Challenge 2020 partners invite everyone to join worldwide citizen science effort kicking off April 24

News from the region:

St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 23, 2020

You can become a scientist in the St. Louis region by taking part in this global citizen science data collecting effort.

MDC thanks paddlefish snaggers for help with research

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Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 23, 2020

Information from tagged fish helps biologists track paddlefish and the fishery's progress

MDC biologists with a paddlefish on a boat

MDC launches new podcast to connect listeners with nature

Jill Pritchard

Apr 22, 2020

MDC’s Nature Boost podcast is now available wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

MDC says new crappie regulation at Smithville Lake showing good results

News from the region:

Northwest

Bill Graham

Apr 22, 2020

Anglers are reminded the lake has special crappie length and creel regulations

MDC urges Missourians to keep wildlife wild

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 21, 2020

Newborn animals, such as birds, rabbits and fawns, are best left alone

Crawford County Conservation Agent Patrice Reese named Outstanding Agent of the Year for MDC’s St. Louis region

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St. Louis

Dan Zarlenga

Apr 20, 2020

Conservation Agent Patrice Reese recently received the St. Louis region’s top honor among her peers.

Morale boosters for the empty-handed morel seekers

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Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 20, 2020

MDC says morels elusive for some, but spring woods are always interesting

MDC urges drivers to slow down and give turtles a brake!

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 17, 2020

Turtles are crossing Missouri roads this spring looking for grub and a mate.

MDC recommends native species for spring planting

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Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 17, 2020

To help wildlife, plant natives while also removing nonnative and invasive plants

Serviceberry tree with a cardinal on a birdfeeder

Pass not the pawpaw when picking backyard trees to plant this spring

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 15, 2020

Native tree bears edible fruit in autumn and hosts zebra swallowtail butterflies

MDC invites new adult turkey hunters to virtual turkey clinic May 8

News from the region:

Northeast

Robert Hemmelgarn

Apr 14, 2020

Simple plantings can create a prairie at home

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 14, 2020

MDC says use small plots and basic plants for easy-start native wildflowers

MDC cancels May kids’ fishing day events at trout parks

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 13, 2020

Events scheduled in May at Missouri’s trout parks have been cancelled amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

MDC adds fish habitat at Truman Lake

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 10, 2020

Sinking cedar trees in key locations keeps fishery healthy

MDC urges public to “bee-friend” native pollinators

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Statewide

Jill Pritchard

Apr 10, 2020

Support Missouri bees this spring by planting native flowers and mowing less.

A green sweat bee collects pollen from a flower.

Discover the surprising world of lichens and mosses

News from the region:

Kansas City

Bill Graham

Apr 09, 2020

MDC says finding them on trees and stone makes a good scavenger hunt

MDC extends closures and trout-tag waiver due to COVID-19

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Statewide

Joe Jerek

Apr 09, 2020

MDC facility closures and cancellations of public events are extended through April 30. Daily trout tag waiver is extended at trout parks until further notice. Free fishing permit waiver ends April 15.