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keywords: description:Steele Photo ServicesThrough The Lens - Heartland OutdoorsFollow Us @soratemplates Monday, August 30, 2021 MDC Reminds Deer Hunters to Get Harvested Deer Sampled for CWDGretchen Steele12:14 PM0 Comments
MDC reminds deer hunters to get harvested deer sampled for CWD
MDC holding mandatory CWD sampling during opening weekend of firearms season and voluntary CWD sampling all season for hunters who harvest deer in MDC CWD Management Zone counties.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. With deer hunting in Missouri opening for archery season on Sept. 15 and for firearms portions in the coming months, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants hunters to know key information about chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC will be holding mandatory CWD sampling during opening weekend of firearms season and voluntary CWD sampling all season for hunters who harvest deer in MDC CWD Management Zone counties.
CWD is a deadly, infectious disease in deer and other members of the deer family (cervids) that eventually kills all animals it infects. There is no vaccine or cure. CWD is spread from deer to deer and through the environment. CWD was first detected in Missouris free-ranging deer population in 2012 and has since been found in 18 counties. The disease remains relatively rare in the state, being detected in 206 deer out of more than 152,300 tested by MDC since 2012. MDC is working hard to keep it that way, and hunters play a critical role in helping MDC manage the disease by having their deer tested and following the carcass-movement restrictions. Learn more atmdc.mo.gov/cwd.
CWD Management ZoneMDC designates counties within 10 miles of where a positive case of CWD has been found as part of its CWD Management Zone. The CWD Management Zone counties are: Adair, Barry, Camden, Cedar, Chariton, Christian, Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Hickory, Howell, Jefferson, Knox, Laclede, Linn, Macon, McDonald, Mercer, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Warren, and Washington. Camden, Laclede, McDonald, and Pulaski counties were added to the CWD Management Zone this year.
Related CWD regulations prohibit the placement of feed or minerals for deer in counties of the CWD Management Zone. For exceptions, see the2021 Fall Deer Turkey Hunting Regulations and Informationbooklet, available where permits are sold and online atmdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-
MDC will again offer statewide voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the state. Locations include select MDC offices during regular business hours, cooperating taxidermists and meat processors (hours vary), and self-service freezers where hunters can leave deer heads for sampling and testing.
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online atmdc.mo.gov/cwdResults. Results are usually available within three weeks or less from the time of sampling. Find locations and more information online atmdc.mo.gov/cwdor by contacting an MDC regional office atmdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/
Hunters who harvest deer in any counties in the CWD Management Zone during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season (Nov. 13 and 14) are required to take their harvested deer or the head on the day of harvest to one of MDCs numerous CWD mandatory sampling stations located throughout the zone. Sampling and test results are free.
Hunters must present their deer to a CWD mandatory sampling station within the county of harvest, with a few exceptions. Deer that will end up being delivered to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist within 48 hours, or deer heads that will be left at the MDC CWD mandatory sampling station for disposal after sampling, may be transported to a sampling station in any county.
Find CWD mandatory sampling station locations online atmdc.mo.gov/cwdor from MDCs2021 Fall Deer Turkey Hunting Regulations and Informationbooklet.
CWD sampling takes only a few minutes and consists of MDC staff cutting an incision across the throat of harvested deer to remove lymph nodes for testing. Tissue samples are sent to an independent lab for testing. Hunters will be given a card with information on getting free test results for their deer after samples are processed. Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online atmdc.mo.gov/cwdResults. Results are usually available within three weeks or less from the time of sampling.
Hunters presenting bucks bound for taxidermy should inform MDC staff. Staff will complete paperwork and inform the hunters about participating taxidermists taking CWD tissue samples. The cape may also be removed from the animal prior to being taken to a sampling station.
Before arriving at a CWD mandatory sampling station:
Field dress and Telecheck deer.Bring the carcass or just the head.Capes may be removed in preparation for taxidermy.Position deer in vehicles with head and neck easily accessible.Be sure the person who harvested the deer is present.Have the hunters conservation ID number ready.Be prepared to find the location of harvest on a map.If using a paper permit, have it detached from the deer for easy access.If using the MO Hunting app, have permit and Telecheck information available.Mandatory CWD sampling dramatically increases the number of tissue samples MDC can collect in a brief period of time. The increased number of samples gives MDC scientists a much better understanding of the distribution and prevalence of the disease where it is and how many deer may have it. It can also help find new cases in new areas.
Opening weekend of the firearms deer season is the most popular two hunting days for most deer hunters. Hunters take about a third of the states total annual deer harvest during those two days. Focusing on this key weekend gives MDC the best opportunity to collect the most tissue samples during a very concentrated time period.
Carcass Movement RestrictionsHunters must follow carcass-movement restrictions for deer harvested in a CWD Management Zone county and when bringing parts of harvested deer and other cervids into Missouri from another state.
For hunters who harvest deer in Missouri from a CWD Management Zone county:
Deer must be Telechecked before any parts of the carcass may be transported out of the county of harvest.Whole carcasses and heads may only be transported out of the county of harvest if delivered to a licensed meat processor, taxidermist, or to an approved CWD sampling station within 48 hours of exiting the county of harvest. On Nov. 13-14, deer must be taken on the day of harvest to a CWD mandatory sampling station.The following carcass parts may be moved outside of the county of harvest without restriction:Meat that is cut and wrapped or that has been boned out.Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached.Hides from which all excess tissue has been removed.Antlers or antlers attached to skull plates or skulls cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue.Finished taxidermy products.For hunters bringing harvested deer and other cervids into Missouri from another state:
Hunters may no longer transport whole cervid carcasses into the state.Heads from cervids with the cape attached and no more than six inches of neck attached may be brought into Missouri only if they are delivered to a licensed taxidermist within 48 hours of entering Missouri.There is no longer a requirement that cervid carcass parts coming into the state be reported to the MDC carcass transport hotline.The following cervid parts can be transported into Missouri without restriction:Meat that is cut and wrapped or that has been boned out.Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached.Hides from which all excess tissue has been removed.Antlers or antlers attached to skull plates or skulls cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue.Upper canine teeth.Finished taxidermy products.Share the HarvestMDC encourages deer hunters to share their harvest. Missouris Share the Harvest program helps deer hunters donate venison to those in need. To participate, take harvested deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison is to be donated. Deer harvested within the CWD Management Zone may only be donated to approved processors in the Share the Harvest CWD Testing Program. Deer harvested outside of the CWD Management Zone may be donated to any Share the Harvest processor. Learn more online atmdc.mo.gov/shareor from MDCs2021 Fall Deer Turkey Hunting Regulations and Informationbooklet.
More InformationGet more information on CWD regulations and other CWD information online atmdc.mo.gov/cwdor from MDCs2021 Fall Deer Turkey Hunting Regulations and Informationbooklet, available where permits are sold and online atmdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-
Williamsburg, KY The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers atRend Lake, Illinois is set to open the North Marcum Archery Complex today (Monday, September 21, 2020), with a grand opening ceremony being planned for the Spring of 2021. This new complex is located within the North Marcum Multiple Resource Area and offers a fully equipped archery range with shooting distances from 10 to 50 yards, an elevated shooting platform which simulates shooting from a tree stand, and the realistic shooting experience of a 3-D archery trail winding through the woods. The complex will open daily at 8:00 AM and close at dusk. This opening will allow archery enthusiasts time to hone their skills for hunting and competition season.
Multiple partners within the local community envisioned this new archery complex and helped bring it to fruition. During initial design meetings, the S3DA Illinois State Coordinator, Jim Sharp, was asked to provide his input on the complex so it would be in compliance with S3DA needs and tournament ready for scholastic organizations. After hed seen the day use area adjacent to the proposed complex, he knew Rend Lake offered a prime location for a national event.
Since then, the Rend Lake Area Tourism Council and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake have worked seamlessly with Scholastic 3-D Archery to host the upcoming 3-D National Championship Tournament set for June 17th-20th, 2021 at the North Marcum Recreation Area. This area is a premier location for fishing, hiking, wildlife watching and a host of other activities. S3DA Board of Directors Vice President, Jack Fares said, We are very excited to be able to introduce the S3DA families from across our great nation to the wealth of recreation, conservation and tournament opportunities available at Rend Lake. S3DA 3-D tournaments have historically been held at locations that were already established tournament sites. Never before have we been able to provide input and feedback from the ground up and were very thankful that everyone at Rend Lake has been so accommodating and receptive to our needs. The 2021 S3DA 3-D National Tournament will be an incredible event!
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rend Lake Operations Manager, Jackie Taylor stated, We are so excited to see this concept become a reality. The archery complex is a result of the Rend Lake community pulling together to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors, which will also bring additional tourists to the area and increase economic benefits for local businesses. The North Marcum site will be the perfect location for the upcoming 3-D National Championship Tournament. The surrounding communities are looking forward to welcoming new visitors to the area.
About Scholastic 3-D Archery
Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) is a unique, family-oriented youth archery program which has grown exponentially across the United States as a next-step initiative to follow introductory archery programs. The mission of the Scholastic
3-D Archery program is to foster, educate and guide youth in the areas of 3-D, indoor target, and outdoor target archery as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The goal of the S3DA program is to provide archery and bowhunting opportunities to youth in after-school settings, as well as with archery-affiliated clubs and businesses in the community. S3DA students participate in 3-D and target archery using compound and traditional archery equipment. Students can participate at local, regional, state, and national archery events and earn college scholarships from colleges and universities across the United States. S3DA addresses the need for a program to bridge beginning target archery experience and more advanced activities such as 3-D shooting and bowhunting. The program currently operates across the United States with hundreds of certified coaches serving thousands of young archers, grades 312.
Contact the Scholastic 3-D Archery National Office at:
www.s3da.orgor 225 North 3rdStreet, Williamsburg, KY 40769, Ph: 606.524.3685
Continue reading...No comments: Saturday, May 11, 2019 A Mother's Day MusingGretchen Steele7:00 AM0 Comments I stepped gingerly across the slick sand rocks, forging my way across the swift running creek, still a bit swollen from another round of the seemingly ever-present spring rains this year. I poked with my walking stick, making sure that there was something solid in front of me for each step and that there were no surprise hidden deep spots that would soak me to my waist.I clambered up the wet sharp bank, using exposed tree roots as hand holds and for balance and leverage. Walking through the light misty rain I marveled at the sheer greenness of the woods. My inner clock was ticking and as I mentally checked off the plants, I was seeing I knew the time
was right.
It was time to visit the wild orchids. The fat, bulbous, golden yellow lady slippers, the small tiny and delicate showy orchis. The wild orchids that first appear as the morels, bluebells, and spring ephemerals fade and the ferns, Blue Eyed Mary's, and spiderworts burst forth.
The wild orchids that bloom near Mothers Day each year and will forever for me be associated with my tiny wild woman mother and her final acceptance of me as trustworthy and caring of our wild and sacred plants and places.
Id always been the child in our family that loved the woods in the same deep and often spiritual way that my mother did. Like my mother I found safety, solace, and sanctuary in the deep creek bottoms, the murky swamps, the steep hills and soaring bluffs. We were blessed to live in area where multiple ecosystems existed including arid high desert glades. Each of these held special, rare, unique plants that few ever saw. Plants that were edible and nutritious and could sustain us. Plants that were medicinal and that provide care. Plants whose roots were valuable and provided extra income in times of need.
Going to the woods was an integral part of my mothers daily life and in turn became part of mine.
My mother was fierce, intelligent, and keeper of deep secrets. Many of those secrets were where the special, the unusual, and the wildest of the wild things could be found. She had seen enough of life to know that if she had shared those special things others likely would not recognize the specialness, the rarity or the need to leave them undisturbed and protected in a world where habitats were disappearing left and right.
The early May wild orchids were one of those species. It wasnt an easy hike to the creek bottom and hillsides where they were found along with a full seasons worth of other rare and endangered plants. On the days she went to the site I was left behind. First, she told me it was too hard of a walk, as I got older and more woods hardy that excuse didnt wash with my snappy know it all ten-year-old personality. I could scale a bluff and wade a swamp better than most adults. I knew what snakes were venomous, what bugs were would leave a nasty bite, and had developed an internal compass and ability to use a field guide that rivaled many adults. I insisted that I be allowed to go along. I stomped, and snarled, and pouted.
But still, she would not let me go along to see the lady slippers, the showy orchis, the whirled pegonias.
She recognized my impatience, but in her eyes, she had to be sure that the lessons in the forests and the fields she had taught me were firmly cemented. That I understood the importance of secret places. That I was able to judge the intentions, character, and personality of anyone I would consider
sharing those rarities with in future years.
It was the spring before I turned 13 she announced one drizzly May morning that if Id get my boots on, we could go look maybe for a few of the last remaining big yellow morels or maybe to see if the lady slippers were blooming yet. I suppose its time. she sighed.
Little did I realize then, that for her it was an admission that her last child was no longer a child and was quickly growing up and moving on.
Little did I realize then that this was her way of telling me that she trusted me and the person I was becoming. It was a rite of passage and leap of faith. Her fledgling was ready to fly.
I will never forget that day, the beauty the wonder the magic of that special place. I simply sat on the damp ground, listening to the light drizzle on the leaves of the trees, suddenly understanding far more than just the intricate make up of the plants around me. I never did take anyone there instead saving it as a place that was ours alone. I learned to seek out and find my own special places and special plants.
Know that if I ever share one of those places with you, you are indeed a special soul. Know that when I refuse to share that place with you, it does not mean that you are unworthy; it only means that I have that inner need to guard and to protect those places the way I would a child. Trust must be earned.
Its been 45 years since that first sighting of the masses of yellow lady slippers and delicate pink and white orchis and I still find myself early each May wading the creeks, climbing the hills, resting in the ferns and dense green marveling at the beauty and the specialness of these amazing wild orchids.
Funny how its always near Mothers Day. I like to think Mother Nature likes it that way. Its her gift to us for Mothers Day. It's her promise to us that as long we continue to protect and to cherish the wild things she will continue to provide them.
Continue reading...No comments: Labels:ladys slipper,lessons from nature,Mothers Day,orchids,outdoors,rare plants,secret places,showy orchis,wild orchids Saturday, April 13, 2019 Mind Your Mushroom MannersGretchen Steele8:12 AM0 Comments
Dont let your desire for morels get the best of you!
Its mushroom season morels are starting to pop throughout southern IL andthe find line is moving north a little every day. Sadly, that also means someconflicts inevitably arise.
First lets look at some of legalities
There are many different phone apps these days (I use onXHunt Maps) that clearly show both property owners and property lines. With onXHunt Maps there is a 30-dollar annual fee, but that is far cheaper than atrespassing fine, and I have also found it useful for identifying propertyowners to ask permission to access property. Its especially useful in areaswhere public land and private land are adjoining or patchworked. Additionally,it allows you to pin your spots, set tracks as journey through the woods, andis one paid app that I highly recommend for all outdoor enthusiasts.
If you do ask permission for property access its always a good idea to offerthe property owner a Landowner Permission Card that is available free from IDNR.It really helps cut down on any conflicts down the road and helps to indicateto the property owner that you are willing to follow the rules on theirproperty, and do things in correct and safe fashion.
Additionally, if someone is gracious enough to offer you access to theirproperty you should always share your harvest, send a nice thank you note, andnever take others along with you unless it has been specifically cleared withthe property owner. Remember they gave YOU permission, not you and dozens ofyour friends.
Things get even more complicated for public land hunters.
Its vital that during spring turkey season you stay out ofthe woods until after 1 pm. Its not away for all the turkey hunters to get all the mushrooms first its a way tokeep you from being accidentally shot. Its a method to help decrease conflictbetween user groups, and foremost its a safety issue. It doesnt matter if youare in a no hunting area its turkey season, and you should treat every pieceof public land as if it may be holding a turkey hunter somewhere, or withingunshot range. NO mushroom is worth a fanny full of shot or worse.
Additionally, you should always check with the individualsite for any closed areas, natural areas, or preserves where mushroom huntingis not permitted. In general, in IL if its a designated nature preserve,ecological area, or natural area you cant remove anything; and that includesmushrooms. This also often applies to some National Historic areas.
If you are foragingon federal properties such as National Wildlife Refuges or USCAE recreationalareas, make sure that you have appropriate vehicle stickers and passes. Somefee areas require these for entrance or parking .
Lastly, thanks to social media, Craigslist, and few television shows, folksbelieve commercial mushroom hunting is the way to make a quick buck. Be veryaware that you cannot commercially hunt on IL public lands, so if you decide todo so, know that you are doing it at your own peril. Additionally, groups oreven single folks who commercial hunt on public land can very quickly decimateentire areas.
Commercially selling wild harvested mushrooms in IL is a bit of grey area.
IL Department of Public Health tells us that Due to thedifficult and complex nature of mushroom identification, the challenge is bestleft to mycologists, or mushroom experts. For instance, while mushrooms in thegenus Amanita are responsible for the most mushroom-related deaths in Illinoisper year, some edible species within this genus are revered as the mostdelectable. Due to the ease in misidentification, the sale of wild harvestedmushrooms is not allowed at farmers markets in Illinois.
But I cant find any specific regulation (please correct meif anyone knows of a source!) that regulates the sale of wild mushrooms on aperson to person basis. My best suggestion is contact your local CPO to doublecheck on any mushroom related legal question, and when in doubt dont.
Be very cautious when buying mushrooms through social media, web sites, etc.There is literally no way you can be sure of freshness, quality, care taken inharvest etc. Do you really want to trust someone you dont know to ensure thatthe mushrooms were picked legally, ethically, and that the utmost care has beenused in storage and packaging?
Now on to the subtler ethics, morals, and social moresassociated with mushroom hunting.
Whether its morels or any other wild edible, always usesustainable and ethical harvest practices. Dont go in and completely decimate an area.Always leave a little for seed. A goodrule of thumb is at least 10%, although some recommend a little more be left tokeep patches active and thriving.
Make sure that you are not destroying habitattramping around. Ive seen excellent patches completely obliterated by overharvest or groups who tramped through, raked back leaves, and left the spot asbare as Wal Mart parking lot when they were finished. This helps no one. Becertain that the population can withstand the harvest. Dont harvest in areas such wherecontamination by chemicals etc. could be possible. Harvest using the correctmethod to promote the patch/stand.
Dont just go ripping things out willienillie with no thought to the underlying damage you may be causing. Think likea conservationist. Wild harvesters have long understood that for us to continuewith bountiful harvests, we must practice good wild harvest practices.Unfortunately, in this get rich quick age, and with the increasing trend forlocal wild foods and foraging many people never get around to considering theconservation piece. All they want is a plateful and pocketful of cash.
Be respectful of other mushroom hunters you encounter. Whileindeed public land is there for all of us to share just like any other publicland activity be respectful of others and their spaces. Perhaps one of theworst things you can do if you see someone picking mushrooms along a hillsideis to rush over and invade that space. Best case is to speak politely, wishthem luck, and make a note of the spot for future forays. Dont crowd orintrude on other foragers who are picking! Its also very rude to hang just afew yards behind and follow someone through the woods. In todays age many canperceive that as unusual or threatening behavior, and you might find yourselfbeing reported to a CPO.
Theres no needto have wars in the parking lots, be ugly, or threaten anyone you encounteralong the trail. Although, somedays Ithink public land mushroom is just as fraught with this unpleasant behavior aspublic land waterfowl hunting and the battles at the ramps and walk ins.
To tell or not to tell well, I honestly dont know any long-term mushroomhunter that will very willingly give up their best spot, private or public. Theymay take you along with either the clear message that you shouldnt come backwithout them, nor bring others to the spot, or assume you understand theunspoken rules. This is the fastest way to find yourself blacklisted in themushroom hunting community. Once word gets out that you return or worse yetbring everybody and their brother to show them patches that you were shown bysome trusting friend, you may well find the calls to go shrooming drop offdramatically.
If you visit from out of state to our IL mushroom huntingareas remember, you are a visitor, and while we welcome visitors, we dontwant to hear how much money you have spent to get here, how you have made a 6-hourdrive, how much more entitled you are, or how you are here to commercial huntonand on and on. Just mind your manners, be polite and do not be surprised whenno one answers your questions about where the best areas are located. Explore the area, get a feel for it and benice to the locals. They are after all, the ones who will be rescuing you ifyou get lost or in trouble.
If you happen to know of or stumble into a patch that is avery easy walk, close to parking etc. be mindful that this may be one of thefew patches that an old timer can still physically hunt. Just my own opinion,but taking over or intruding on an old timers patch because its easypicking is one of the worst things a mushroom hunter can do. Some day if youare lucky you will have lived long enough to no longer run up and down thehills and hollers. Keep that in mind, and offer to help any of the old timers you encounter or share your harvest withthem.
When you get down to brass tacks, its simple; follow therules and regulations, try to understand the sub culture and local attitudesabout mushrooms, be nice. Share and respect public land for what it is andunderstand that it is often multi use property. Dont encroach, invade, or overstep.Dont give away the locations to areas shared with you by others unless theyhave specifically given you permission to share or bring others.
Be nice boys and girls the mushroom wars are juststarting. Lets try for a little bit of a peace accord this year, shall we?
Continue reading...No comments: Labels:foraging,morels,mushrooms,wild ethics Friday, March 9, 2018 Final Call for Entries in Norm Strung Youth Writing AwardsGretchen Steele6:14 AM0 Comments The 2018 Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards contest allows promising young writers to showcase their skills in prose or poetry and win cash prizes totaling $1,400.
The deadline for entries isMarch 15, 2018. All entries must have been written during the 2017 calendar year.
The contest features categories in poetry or prose and awards prizes in two divisions. At the time the article was written the author must have been a student in grades 6-8 to enter the junior division; or grades 9-12 to enter the senior division. The topic must be outdoor-oriented (hiking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, nature, ecology, canoeing, etc.).
In addition to cash prizes, the winning entries from this years contest will be printed in a future issue of Outdoors Unlimited, OWAAs magazine.
For complete contest rules and entry instructions, visitowaa.org/programs/contests/norm-strung-youth-writing-awards. Preferred entry submission is via email toinfo@owaa.org. Entries can also be mailed to OWAA Headquarters,615 Oak St., Ste. 201, Missoula, MT 59801.
The Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards were named after Norm Strung, who served as OWAA president from 1984-1985.Now deceased, Strung received OWAAs Excellence in Craft award in 1989. He won the Ham Brown award in 1988 for his service to the organization. That same year, he organized and edited a book for OWAA titled Selling the Outdoor Story. He was also recognized as Outstanding Board member in 1975.OWAA is The Voice of the Outdoors. The Outdoor Writers Association of America is the oldest and largest association of professional outdoor communicators in the United States. It was organized in 1927 by members of the Izaak Walton League of America and includes professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience. OWAAs professionals include writers, photographers, outdoors radio- and television-show hosts, book authors, videographers, lecturers and artists. The association is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For more information, contact Outdoor Writers Association of America,615 Oak St., Ste. 201, Missoula, Mont. 59801;406-728-7434,info@owaa.org;www.owaa.org.Continue reading...No comments: Monday, January 29, 2018 Join MDC for Upcoming Wild Webcasts and Facebook LiveGretchen Steele11:22 AM0 Comments Photo provided Missouri Department of ConservationLearn about feral hogs, backyard wildlife, Eagle Days -- and ask MDC director and agents questions.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-- Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for its upcoming 2018 Wild Webcasts on feral hogs, backyard wildlife, and bald eagles -- along with special Facebook Live sessions with MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley and conservation agents.Join the webcasts from a computer or smartphone by registering through the provided links. Registrants will then get email reminders and links to join the live webcasts.For the Facebook Live sessions, simply go to the MDC Facebook page (facebook.com/moconservation/) at the time of the sessions to watch. Ask questions by posting them in the comments section.
Wild Webcast: Feral Hog Update --March 21, noon to 1 p.m.Join MDC Feral Hog Elimination Team Leader Mark McLain and State Feral Hog Coordinator for MDC Alan Leary for an update on what MDC and partners are doing to combat feral hogs in Missouri, along with background on what they are and why they are such a destructive problem for landowners, MDC, and others.Register atshort.mdc.mo.gov/ZTn
Wild Webcast: Attracting Backyard Wildlife --May 16, noon to 1 p.m.Join MDC State Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick, Community Conservation Planner for the City of Columbia Danielle Fox, and MDC Habitat Management Coordinator Nate Muenks to learn about attracting birds and other wildlife to backyards large and small through bird feeding, native plantings for wildlife food and shelter, and other habitat help.Register atshort.mdc.mo.gov/ZTh
Facebook Live: Ask the Director --July 18, noon to 12:30 p.m.Join MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley to ask her questions on a variety of MDC topics.Join the conversation atfacebook.com/moconservation/
Facebook Live: Ask the Agent --Oct. 31, noon to 12:30 p.m.Join MDC conservation agents to ask questions and get answers on hunting, fishing, trapping, and other MDC regulations.Join the conversation atfacebook.com/moconservation/
Wild Webcast: Bald Eagles Eagle Days --Dec. 5, noon to 1 p.m.Join MDC Resource Scientist and Eagle Expert Janet Haslerig and MDC Eagle Days Veteran Dan Zarlenga to learn about bald eagles in Missouri and the perennially popular MDC Eagle Days events around the state.Register atshort.mdc.mo.gov/ZT7
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