Outdoors - Hunting

EcoZipline Provides Local, Earth-Friendly Adventure

Posted on August 9, 2010 - 4:36pm
Opened just over a month ago, the EcoZipline company begun construction in March.

By Anna Wiegenstein

I am not afraid of heights. 

Sharks, absolutely. Spiders, yep. But heights have never been difficult for me--I can do balconies, tall staircases, I've stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon and been just fine. 

However, as I got fitted into my harness courtesy of upstart outfitters EcoZipline, I felt insanely nervous. My companion on the wires, Kate, had visibly shaking hands, despite already declaring a love for roller coasters.

Share the Harvest Donations Top 2 Million Pounds

Posted on August 7, 2010 - 9:34pm

by Jim Low

Share The Harvest Donations Top 2 Million Pounds

Posted on August 5, 2010 - 2:29pm

JEFFERSON CITY - Hunters donated more that a quarter of a million pounds of venison to needy Missourians during the 2009-2010 hunting season, pushing the total for the program to more than 2 million pounds. Program coordinator David Murphy says he would like to see that much donated annually.

It's Raining Records!

Posted on July 27, 2010 - 2:21pm

By Jim Low

MOKANE, Mo.-When it rains, it pours, according to the old saying, and July has produced a cloudburst of fishing records in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation has certified three new fishing records so far this month. Two could be world records.

Conservation Agents Conduct Large Wildlife Violation Investigation in the Ozarks

Posted on July 19, 2010 - 3:24pm
The violations include those related to deer, turkey, furbearers, both game and non-game fish, and migratory birds

by A.J. Hendershott

WEST PLAINS - A large investigation involving illegal commercialization of wildlife and wildlife parts was brought to a close this weekend where the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) documented a total of 299 serious violations in seven counties across southern Missouri.

"Investigators were able to document that 62 percent of the wildlife brought in for mounting at a local taxidermy shop was taken illegally in some manner," said MDC Protection Regional Supervisor Gary Cravens.

Taking a Different Angle on Frogging Pays Frypan Dividends

Posted on June 19, 2010 - 10:23am

By Jim Low

JEFFERSON CITY–The folksy poet who penned the traditional song inviting his “honey, oh baby mine” to join him at the fishing hole probably had in mind catching a mess of catfish or bluegills. Those whose taste runs toward a plate of frog legs could take a lesson from rustic anglers and wait until after sunset on June 30 to take cane poles, not gigs, to their favorite frogging waters.

Camp Trinity Holds Serv'n in the Hills Event

Posted on June 10, 2010 - 8:26am
Worship, Bible study, singing, work, reflection and community building are important components of this event

By Sue Blesi
 
NEW HAVEN - Camp Trinity, a Christian Retreat facility south of New Haven, has been hosting Servant events since 1995. These events are designed to "provide unique opportunities for spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual growth in a work setting," said Camp Manager Ruth Rethemeyer. "They also provide participants with different cultural experiences."
 

Truman Lake Big Bass Bash

Posted on June 1, 2010 - 10:52pm

ST. LOUIS - Mark your calendars for the Big Bass Bash on Truman Lake, which will be held on June 26-27, 2010 and will pay out over $54,000 guaranteed in cash.

Whatever Happened to the B. N. Tugly?

Posted on May 25, 2010 - 11:43pm
The B. N. Tugly was built in 1914 in Buffalo, NY and she is considered to be a classic Lake Erie model bow-fishing tug design

By Sue Blesi

NEW HAVEN - As the summer boating season is upon us, past summers on the New Haven waterfront come to mind, with memories of the vintage B. N. Tugly, that could once be seen bobbing about on the Missouri River.

Jefferson College Offers Many Summer Learning Opportunities for Kids

Posted on May 22, 2010 - 3:41pm

As the school year comes to a close and parents seek constructive activities for their kids, Jefferson College will host several educational camps and workshops for area youth throughout the summer.
 
Students who want to learn more about theatre, acting, stagecraft, and dramatic presentation are invited to participate in the annual Performing Arts Workshop, open to those in grades 6-12, running June 14-27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Hillsboro campus. The cost is $25. For more information or to register, call workshop director

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