On more than one occasion I have advocated for state residents to subscribe to the free Missouri Conservationist magazine. Its spectacular photography and stories about the outdoors and wildlife are a true treasure. I know that I have been a fan of the magazine for as long as I can remember, and even longer thanContinue reading “Archived article brings back memories of fishing with Uncle Richard”
Monthly Archives: July 2025
State offers free online session about black bears in Missouri
The chances for a bear encounter in Jefferson County for this year diminishes as summer fully sets in and the wandering young bruins of spring are settling into the more comfortable environs in the rural areas of the southern Missouri Ozarks. Even if we have already missed the opportunity have a black bear close toContinue reading “State offers free online session about black bears in Missouri”
Managed deer hunt applications available online in July
Last year nearly 25,000 hunters applied for almost 6,000 permits to hunt for deer in 143 managed locations in Missouri. The annual application period is open from July 1 through July 31, so now is the time to study the results from previous seasons to determine when and where works best for you. The ManagedContinue reading “Managed deer hunt applications available online in July”
Hummingbirds spread out during summer months
After hearing from several readers about their observations of what seemed like fewer hummingbirds this spring, I checked in with state Department of Conservation ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre to learn if there was an issue with the little bird’s numbers. While other migratory bird populations have plummeted, she said the hummers are actually in an oppositeContinue reading “Hummingbirds spread out during summer months”
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