Outdoors - Hunting

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Captive Deer

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 3:47pm

The Missouri Departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Health and Senior Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that a captive white-tailed deer in Linn County, Missouri has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a neurological disease found in deer, elk and moose.

"There is no evidence that CWD poses a risk to domestic animals or humans," said State Veterinarian Dr. Taylor Woods. "We have protocols in place to quickly and effectively handle these situations."

Turkey Hunting Clinic Open To Youths 9 Through 15

Posted on February 24, 2010 - 12:39pm

BLAIRSTOWN, Mo.- Hunters age 9 through 15 who want to learn about turkey hunting can register for a youth turkey hunting clinic April 3.

The clinic is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Everhart's Wilderness Lodge. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge, which is northwest of Clinton.

More Than 600 Youths Compete In Second Missouri Archery Tournament

Posted on February 23, 2010 - 9:50am

by Jim Low

LINN, Mo.-Who would have guessed that 60,000-year-old technology could pry kids' hands off video game controllers and improve their grades? Perhaps no one, but Kevin Lohraff at least had a clue.

Lohraff is the Missouri Department of Conservation's education outreach coordinator. When he took on the job of coordinating the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP), he heard stories of how the program changed children's lives and grew so fast it took on a life of its own.

Second Annual MoNASP State Tournament, Feb. 13

Posted on February 9, 2010 - 11:06am

Almost 700 student archers from throughout Mo. expected. 

WHO:  Missouri Department of Conservation, Linn State Technical College, MoNASP schools 

WHAT:  Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Tournament 

WHEN:  Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with awards to follow 

WHERE:  Activity Center at Linn State Technical College, Linn Mo. 

2010 Serial Number Verification Stations Announced

Posted on February 8, 2010 - 3:42pm
Missouri boaters are required to have a title for all vessels and/or outboard motors unless the vessel is powered by oar alone or is a sail boat less than 12 feet in length powered by sail alone.

In Missouri boaters are required to have a title for all vessels and/or outboard motors unless the vessel is powered by oar alone or is a sail boat less than 12 feet in length powered by sail alone.  Any person who tries to register their boat or motor with the Department of Revenue will find that without a proper title many times they are required to have a serial number verification performed by the Missouri State Water Patrol.  During this inspection a Water Patrol officer will check for a proper serial number and verify the vessel or motor is not stolen.  The officer will

Partnerships are Key to Success for the Conservation Department's New Deputy Director Tom Draper

Posted on February 5, 2010 - 7:13pm

by Jim Low

JEFFERSON CITY - The newest member of the Missouri Conservation's leadership team has practiced conservation in places as distant as Africa but formed the ambition to work in Missouri while still in college.

Stone Hill Winery's Beast Feast a huge success

Posted on December 11, 2009 - 3:42pm

Economic gloom did not keep the generosity and goodwill from flowing like wine at the Great Stone Hill Beast Feast, held December 4 at Stone Hill Winery’s Vintage Restaurant and hosted by winery owners Jim and Betty Held. The charitable gala, now in its 22nd year, raised more than $14,000 to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Antlerless deer season harvest tops 22,000

Posted on December 8, 2009 - 1:06pm

JEFFERSON CITY-Excellent hunting conditions enabled Missouri hunters to shoot 22,151 deer during the Antlerless Portion of Firearms Deer Season Nov. 25 through Dec. 6. The strong showing during the antlerless hunt puts hunters on track to match or exceed last year's total firearms deer harvest.

Commitment to healthy, diverse habitats guides forest management on conservation areas

Posted on December 2, 2009 - 3:59pm
Growing up in the Ozarks gave Lisa Allen an abiding love of the resources whose management she now oversees.

JEFFERSON CITY-No one who knows where and how Missouri State Forester Lisa Allen grew up could be surprised at her career path. Just as predictable is her commitment to ensuring that Show-Me State forests remain healthy, continue contributing to Missouri's economy and provide recreational opportunities.

Schools invited to help fight litter through "No MOre Trash!" contest

Posted on December 1, 2009 - 12:32pm

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri elementary, middle and home school students K-8 are invited to help in the fight against litter -- and to have creative and educational fun -- by participating in the 2010 "Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free" Trash-Can Decorating Contest. The annual contest is sponsored by the Missouri departments of Conservation and Transportation as part of their ongoing "No MOre Trash!" campaign to raise awareness about Missouri's litter problem and to discourage littering.

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