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MDC News from 11/2020

Get creative this Dec. with MDC’s free wreath-making sessions

News from the region: 

Ozark
Josh Hartwig
Nov 30, 2020

Each participant will receive a 12” wreath and additional materials to fashion a one-of-a-kind holiday masterpiece.

Holiday nature wreath

MDC online program on Dec. 2 offers tips on grilling fish

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 30, 2020

Get information on the techniques and ingredients needed to grill or bake fish from the wild.

Fish on grill

MDC reports young hunters took 3,899 deer during late youth portion

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Nov 30, 2020
Top counties for the record-setting late youth portion were Osage, Pike, and Franklin.
MDC color logo

MDC offers special sales for 2021 Natural Events Calendars

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Nov 30, 2020

Calendars celebrating nature will be 50 percent off Dec. 8-18 at nature centers

2021 Natural Events calendar

MDC offers free winter trout fishing and cooking clinics in the Kansas City area

Bill Graham
Nov 25, 2020

Learn how to prepare trout for eating, and youths can learn how to catch trout

A grandfather and his grandson show off a trout they caught.

MDC to host ‘one-of-a-kind’ holiday gift-making event Dec. 7 in Puxico

News from the region: 

Southeast
Josh Hartwig
Nov 25, 2020
Learn how to use items such as tree cookies, twigs, pine needles, pinecones, and acorns to make rustic ornaments and other treasures.
six women holding ornaments

Join MDC in free citizen science program for winter birds Dec. 5 in Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Nov 25, 2020
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center will host session on tracking birds with technology
birds at feeder

MDC reports November firearms deer harvest ends with 176,604

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Nov 25, 2020
Top harvest counties were Howell, Franklin, and Texas.
Robert McGrath with harvested buck

MDC suggests tree identification adds fun to winter hikes

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Nov 24, 2020

Trees reveal sculpture-like patterns in winter

Bare trees in skyline

MDC to hold virtual Cooking Wild for the Holidays class Dec. 15

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Nov 24, 2020

Enhance holiday gatherings with delicious dishes sourced from nature.

Crawfish dish

MDC Managed Waterfowl Hunts Going to COVID Level Red Starting Wednesday

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Nov 24, 2020
All managed waterfowl hunts will be designated COVID Red Level effective Wednesday, Nov. 25.
waterfowl hunter in wetland

MDC Cape Nature Center, Southeast Regional Offices to close for Thanksgiving

News from the region: 

Southeast
Josh Hartwig
Nov 24, 2020
Cape Girardeau Nature Center and Southeast Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27.
Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Give Holiday Gifts from MDC

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Nov 24, 2020
Visit the MDC online Nature Shop and MDC nature centers for nature-related holiday gifts.
2021 Natural Events Calendar_Cover

MDC reminds hunters of fall, winter safety measures

News from the region: 

Southeast
Josh Hartwig
Nov 24, 2020
Wear hunter orange when applicable, check your equipment, have permission to hunt an area and follow that area’s regulations.
hunter aiming rifle

MDC connects kitchens with virtual venison program Dec. 3

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Nov 24, 2020
Learn how to prepare pan-fried, roasted venison with this FREE online program.
preparing venison

Nov. 25 MDC online program offers tips on frying fish

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 23, 2020

Get information on types of oil, seasonings, and methods at this free event.

Fried crappie filets

Natural Events calendars available at MDC offices in Springfield and Joplin

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 23, 2020

MDC Springfield Nature Center and Southwest Regional Office have reopened to public.

2021 Natural Events calendar

MDC invites people to walk off that turkey with a nature hike on Nov. 28

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Nov 23, 2020

Hike along scenic Lake Taneycomo for some exercise and nature viewing.

Lake Taneycomo

MDC to host free 2-day women-only duck hunt clinic in in Puxico in December

News from the region: 

Southeast
Josh Hartwig
Nov 23, 2020
Ammunition will be provided and participants will need to have completed hunter education.
five female duck hunters

Powder Valley Nature Center closes to comply with St. Louis Co. COVID-19 guidelines, offers Nature Shop pickups

Dan Zarlenga
Nov 23, 2020
The public can phone in orders for MDC Natural Events calendars and other items for contact-less pickup at the nature center.
Powder Valley Nature Center Sign

MDC says make eagle spotting a winter activity

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Nov 23, 2020

Migrating bald eagles appear near rivers and lakes in winter months

A bald eagle perched on a tree branch.

Discover nature this Thanksgiving break with MDC

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Nov 20, 2020

Upcoming MDC events include holiday hikes, crafts, and more.

A couple takes a nature walk in St. Joseph.

MDC thanks deer hunters for help with CWD sampling

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Nov 20, 2020
Nearly 3,000 hunters visited CWD sampling stations opening weekend after COVID changes.
lymph node from CWD sampling

MDC holds Introduction to Handguns online class Dec. 7

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Nov 19, 2020

This free virtual course will cover all the basics of proper and safe handgun use.

A woman shoots a handgun at a shooting range.

Jay Henges rifle/pistol range now open to the public

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Nov 18, 2020
Shooters can take advantage of 20 shooting booths, all offering targets up to 100 yards.
man shooting rifle at Henges range

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