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MDC 2021 Managed Waterfowl Reservations for Fall Open Sept 1st

Posted by TBC Press on 08/16/21 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces its managed waterfowl hunts for this hunting season. The pre-season reservation period will run Sept. 1-18 with results posted Oct. 1. The in-season weekly drawings will take place on Monday afternoons with a seven-day application period that opens the Tuesday before and closes the Monday of the draw at 3 p.m. Missouri residents and qualifying non-residents, such as students from out of state or members of the military stationed in Missouri, can apply online however... READ MORE

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Bits and Bobs || Accepting

Two glasses of wine deep and Mikhail has a new game. His fingertips glide back and forth across her wrist and maybe it’s distortion or the fact that everything is surrounded by a nice Sirrah glow but he feels far closer to her than he actually is and that the intensity of his dark eyes seem to block out everything else. Maybe it’s both and she doesn’t realise it yet, but she is very agreeable in this moment. She takes one last sip for the moment and sets her glass down on the coffee table before narrowing her eyes {inadvertently scrunching her nose while doing so} and tilting her head to one side, considering the first question carefully.

what color reminds your muse of mine?

“Oh, dat one easy,” she says as soon as it processes through her mind, distilled into its rawest essence. “Midnight blue. Now you’d t’ink I’d go black but you’re more subtle dan dat. You’ve got depths an’ shallows an remind me of a star strewn sky ovah Mount Ka’ala, highest point on O’ahu, part of Waiʻanae mountains. If ya nevah seen da view from dere, den ya nevah really live an’ it scare me jus’ a lil cause I no like da dark but I t’ink I’d brave it t’ show you. Like take you to see, not shoyu...uh..soy sauce.”

~*~

what song reminds your muse of mine?

“Bob Dylan’s Make You Feel My Love. F’I close my eyes, I could almost imagine ya sitting at our piano an’ singin’ it.” She gives a little blushing shrug and clears her throat. It’s a fraction of a key off, and without accompaniment it might sound a little rough.

“When the rain is blowing in your face...And the whole world is on your case...I could offer you a warm embrace...To make you feel my love...When the evening shadows and the stars appear..And there is no one there to dry your tears...I could hold you for a million years...To make you feel my love.”

~*~

what scent reminds your muse of mine?

“Dere’s dis library in Prague, da Klementinum, and is one of da most beautiful kine I’ve ever seen. An’ I know ya sit dere an say ‘but Beth, dat no smell...but it is. Subtle. Dream of a million books, paper, parchment, skin. Da binding of glue an’ leather an’ wood. You can smell da ink, too an’ alla bits used t’ make it. An’ dere’s a cleanness, a dustiness, an’ from people, dere’s a hint of colognes or perfumes, no kine quite distinct enough to linger. And of course dere’s always a lil bit coppery tang, a sharp but never cloying sorta aftertaste. And when I breath ya in, is...is like dat. Bes’ way I can describe it.” ~*~ what meme reminds your muse of mine? It’s the first time she’s pulled out her phone in hours. Unlike most people of the modern age, Beth isn’t so attached to the device that she needs to be on it every sparing second, and certainly when she is spending time with someone, they are her sole focus. Her little fingers fly over the screen on their search and is seemingly ignorant to being observed.  Moments like these are rare, when she doesn’t seem painfully aware of every detail in the world around her and the shy smile that blooms is unrestricted, uncultured, and a little crooked.  “Here, dis one.” She offers him the phone.

~*~

what sound reminds your muse of mine?

“Jus’ before one storm break, da air all but crackles wi’ ion particles dat ya can feel dance on ya skin. An’ den it get really hush, holdin’ it’s breath. The tide doesn’t roar so much as it hums, expectantly. Tentative kisses on da sand, an’ even da trees shake deir branches before goin’ all still. It’s a combination of all of doze...da loudness an’ da stillness...dat you remind me of. Only happens on ocean coasts, is nevah da same inna city, an’ pity dat.”

~*~

what setting reminds your muse of mine?

“Somewhere in da English or Scottish moors, when da sky all grey alla time, an’ every kine is misty an’ green, despite lack of sun. Some kind of dilapidated country estate li’dat Thrushcross Grange from Wutherin’ Heights. One of them white shirts and dark pants. Boots up to your knees. Lurking in half-glass windows. Mebbe is haunted, mebbe not. I can see you ridin’ horses too, for wha’evah is worth.”

She laughs. Takes her glass off the table and gestures at him with it before looking away. It’s too easy to picture him like that. And to come up with a dozen what ifs. It almost feels a little silly. She lifts the wine and takes a less than delicate drink.

~*~

what fashion style reminds your muse of mine?

“Dat one coat of yours. One with all dem buckles an’ and silver buttons? Or mebbe a cloak, long an’ dark an’ fluttery in da wind. ‘S nevah dat ya look bad in regular clothes, I mean you make any kine look good, really. Like should have been a model or somet’ing...but I dunno. I jus’ t’ink ya can pull off more historical kine wi’out making it look...cheesy. I t’ink it mebbe your cheekbones or jus’ how slinky you are.” ~*~ what feeling does your muse associate with mine?

This particular one saw the levity drained out of her and enshroud Beth in a sense of...confusion. Brows knit above her gaze and her eyes themselves darken not exactly with suspicion but something in the relative neighbourhood. She grows both quiet and nervous at once. She is silent for almost a full minute. 

She neither explains nor pads out her answer. “Longing.” ~*~

what animal does your muse associate with mine?

“Uhm...” It’s hard one-eighty degree turn from where she’d been to where she’s going with this and perhaps she’s more specific than she ought to be, but if experience has taught Mikhail anything is that Beth’s brain tends to latch onto ideas like lifelines. “Pallid Harrier. Circus macrourus. Is a migratory bird kinda like a hawk or falcon. Scientific name from ancient Greek, in reference to da way it circles its prey in flight, an’ possibly da long tail. Tends to breed an’ hunt in eastern Europe, an’ dere’s a rare kine variant dat live in Britain. Is a beautiful an’ deadly creature, preys on small vertebrates an’ sometimes fish. Doesn’t really belong in da world of man...well, people. Like putting an angel or a god on display an’ den aksin’ dem to treat it wi’ respect.”

~*~

what holiday does your muse associate with mine?

“Midwinter. Or Yule. Whatever ya wanna call it, is da winter solstice an’ da longest night of da year. Traditionally celebrated to appease da Wild Hunt, or out of fear of it. I dunno. But as wi’ mebbe all winter holiday, seems like da key to it is celebratin’ with a feast, drinkin’, an’ a sacrifice. Mos’ people now a days forget dat winter ‘til spring were once called da starvation months....an’ by giving up dat blood, dey were ensurin’ survival as well as da sun’s rebirth. But I mean dat in a good way, not nearly as gruesome as it sounds. Uhm...mebbe giving a couple days an’ I come up wi’ some kine mo’beddah an answer.” ~*~ what season does your muse associate with mine?

“Winter. Is my favourite... all da t’ick an’ warm clothes ya get t’ wear, an’ snow...which true story...nevah did see until I came t’ New York when I was sixteen. It was so weird an’ wonderful an’ I kinda fell in love with it. Like waddah-sky-glitter, too hard f’ explain. It’s cocoa an’ coffee, an’ it’s long nights inside with a fire in da hearth, and cuddling up, reading an’ stuff undah da blankets, an...too... Winter’s da best time to surf, da conditions are perfect for killah swells. But like me, I t’ink you prefer da quiet, dim, an’ jus’...intimate nature of a quiet winter night.”

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Visit Four Rivers Conservation Area this September for early teal season

RICH HILL, Mo. — Before the temperatures drop too low, nature lovers should head to the Four Rivers Conservation Area south of Kansas City. It’s one of the best places to go for sight-seeing, teal hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Flooding this spring and summer altered wetland habitat turf at the Four Rivers Conservation Area. The Missouri Department of Conservation worked hard over the past few months to recover habitat for the waterfowl hunting season. It has taken months for the wetland pools to drain following the historic flooding.

High waters also hindered the quality of the soil. Hunters will find poor to fair moist-soil conditions in Unit 1 and Unit 2 pools. Plants in those areas provide food for the ducks, geese, and other birds. Heavy rains and high waters prevented workers from planting new crops. The MDC aerial seeded millet on about 1,800 acres, according to its website. High waters also damaged roads near the wetland complex, but the area is now ready for the autumn season.

Pools should be at normal levels when the Middle Zone duck hunting season kicks off on November 9th.

Hunters will find hardly any cover or habitat in Units 3 and 4. Those units will have more than 2,000 acres of water during the early teal season.

Portions of the wetland complex are designated as a waterfowl refuge.

The wetland complex features trails, plenty of spots for wildlife photography, and other outdoor related activities. The area offers year-round opportunities for bird watchers and enthusiasts.  In 1999, the area was renamed the August A. Busch, Jr. Memorial Wetlands at Four Rivers to honor a former Conservation Department Commissioner. He loved wetlands and waterfowl. The Four Rivers Conservation Area consists of 13,929 acres in Vernon and Bates Counties. The nature spot is located about 15 miles north of Nevada and 5 miles south of Rich Hill.

Hunting, Recreation, and Bird-watching

Early to mid-September is an excellent time for early teal season hunters. Thousands of blue-winged teal hideout in the location during late summer to early fall. Visitors looking for other critters will find southern leopard frogs, beavers, pectoral sandpipers, and great egrets. More than 260 species call the conservation area their home.

Four Rivers has roughly 5,500 acres of managed wetlands. Purchased back in 1982, the site doubled the number of wetland units, making the 13,929 acre land a major Midwest destination for waterfowl hunters. Most people head to the spot between September and January. Approximately 6,000 to 7,000 waterfowl hunters visit during duck season.

Four Rivers ranks as one of the best places in the state for bird-watching. September is an excellent time to visit and take pictures of shorebirds. There is a lengthy list on eBirds of the flying beasts in the area. People who visit might see: ringed-neck ducks, canvasbacks, green-winged teals, lesser yellowlegs, double-crested cormorants, and American tree sparrows.

The area is managed using a variety of moist-soil management techniques, along with some agricultural crops. The hours of operation daily are from 4:00 in the morning to 10:00 at night.

The National Audubon Society’s Osage River Bottoms includes the Four Rivers Conservation Area as part of its important bird area.

Historically, the Osage River Bottoms Important Bird Area was a complex of bottomland prairie, marsh, and forest. Today, the IBA includes protected marsh and bottomland forest, with very little cropland. 87% of the Osage River Bottoms Important Bird Area is publicly owned conservation land. The area is also part of the Great Missouri Birding Trail.

The nature spot has designated camping sites. Fishers will find anything from black bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, to white bass. There is no defined trail system, but there is an extensive network of levees and field roads.

Kansas mule deers on the field at sunset time.

During certain parts of the year, people may hunt deer and turkey at Four Rivers CA. Waterfowl regulations vary depending on the location. Hunting dogs and pets are allowed on site, but need to be on a leash or controlled. For more information, consult the Missouri Code of State Regulations in Chapter 11 of the Wildlife Code.

Only someone with a Daily Waterfowl Hunting Tag may take a waterfowl. The birds are only allowed to be taken from a blind or designated area. Hunters may retrieve dead birds. Waterfowl hunters must check out following their hunting trip. Department areas are closed to waterfowl hunting on Christmas Day.

Only authorized persons are allowed within the waterfowl shooting areas during the hunting season. Portions of these department areas will open to fishing during all or part of the waterfowl season.

Restaurants, Lodging, and Directions

For those looking for dining and lodging, head to nearby Nevada. Some of the popular restaurants there are: White Grill, Buzz’s BBQ & Steakhouse, Sharkys Pub & Grub, Los Sauces Mexican Restaurant, and Iguana Azul. Nevada has a handful of motels and hotels including Holiday Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Super 8, and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites. There are some cabins and other lodgings listed on Airbnb.

Other nearby nature spots include the Schell-Osage Conservation Area and Taberville Prairie Conservation Area.

Migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and warblers visit the Schell-Osage spot. Look for greater prairie-chickens, henslow’s sparrows, upland sandpipers, meadowlarks, dickcissels, and other grassland birds at Taberville.

The Little Osage River runs through the Four Rivers Conservation Area and is joined by the Marmaton River. The Little Osage River is an 88-mile-long tributary of the Osage River in eastern Kansas and western Missouri in the United States. The name was derived from the Osage Nation.

To reach the conservation area from I-49/71 Highway, take Route TT east 2 miles to 1600 Road, Rich Hill, MO 64779.

More information about the waterfowl season is posted on the Missouri Department of Conservation website.

    from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/09/05/visit-four-rivers-conservation-area-this-september-for-early-teal-season/

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Top 15 Historical Places to Visit in Jaipur

In the travel world, not every traveller finds culture or historic monuments fascinating, yes there are people who enjoy nature more and there are some who only plan a holiday to enjoy adventure activities. But then, you know, there are few attractions that elicit the same reaction of awe from everyone. Yes, there is something so unique and amazing about a few monuments like the historical attractions in Jaipur that are so compelling that you cannot help falling in love with them. Wondering how? Well, find it yourself through this blog. To introduce you to the historical exquisite beauty of ‘The Land of Maharajas’, we have pulled some of the most entrancing monuments in Jaipur to get you confounded. So, here we go!

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Jantar Mantar – The Largest Sundial of the World

The largest sundial in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar is an observatory designed by Maharaja Jai Singh II – the great scholar and passionate astronomer, in 1720. There are 19 stone instruments that are used to work out local time with the help of the sun, weather, planetary positions, and eclipses. Surprised? Well, that’s not it, the observatory has Vrihat Samrat Yantra – the biggest sun clock in the world. Jai Prakash Yantra to detect altitude, Chakra Yantra to tell the time, and Krantiveera Yantra to measure longitude and celestial latitude are some more instruments in Jantar Mantar. This is the place which should be somewhere on top of your list of places to visit in Jaipur.

Also Read: Popular Heritage Sites to Explore in Rajasthan

City Palace – A Living Witness to the History of Jaipur

A short walk away from Jantar Mantar, City Palace is surely a treat to the eyes. The credit of this masterpiece goes to Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who built it in the 18th century. Seated in the downtown of Jaipur, City Palace is a huge complex consisting of various historical sites like Diwan-i-Khas, Maharani Palace, Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam and also the famous Govindjee Temple. Like most part of the old city, the palace is also painted pink (the colour of hospitality). Inside the palace, you can visit a museum or the armoury or can also just stroll around leisurely clicking photos.

Also Read: Everything You Need to Know About City Palace Museum, Jaipur

Amer Fort – The Long-Living Jewel of Jaipur

Proudly standing on a hilltop with a defensive wall leading to its entrances, the iconic Amer Fort from the 16th century was built by Raja Man Singh and presently is serving as a renowned tourist attraction in Jaipur. Inside the fort are the ancient beauty of palaces, courtyards, and temples. The red and white stone construction of this exquisite fort is of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. You can reach the fort either by renting a jeep or can even prefer to walk to the fort. However, on your way to the fort, you’ll also get to see another popular attraction Mira Mandir (Temple), which was also featured in the famous Bollywood movie, Bhool Bhulaiya. Don’t forget to watch the star attraction of Amer Fort which is the light and sound show.

Also Read: Amazing Facts about Amer Fort of Jaipur You Never Knew

Jaigarh Fort – The Home of the World’s Largest Cannon on Wheels

Up next is Jaigarh Fort which is popularly known for housing the largest cannon on the wheels – Jaivana Cannon. Jaigarh Fort is comfortably standing atop the Cheel Ka Teela (‘Hill of Eagles’) of Aravali Hills overlooking the Maota Lake and Amer Fort. This construction of this marvellous settlement dates back to the 18th century and was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Spread across 3 km in length and 1 km in breadth, Jaigarh Fort consist temples, residential complexes, and water reservoirs that are still untouched and well-preserved.

Also Read: Visual Experience of Rajasthan That You Just Can’t Afford to Miss

Hawa Mahal – The Massive Ancient Construction

The most distinctive of its kind, Hawa Mahal or The Palace of Winds is a remarkable construction built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 mainly in red and pink sandstone. The place is located at a walking distance from City Palace. This is a five-storey settlement and the top floor offers exquisite views of the city from all four sides. Along with that, the place has 953 windows which were built for the women of the royal families so that they could actually enjoy festivities in the city or across the streets as they were not allowed to step outside. Isn’t it interesting?

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Albert Hall Museum – The Oldest Museum of Rajasthan

A Museum is a place wherein you can quench your much of your curiosity. Keeping that in mind, Albert Hall Museum, also known as the State Museum of Rajasthan, imparts you with some fascinating history. Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in Rajasthan and is named after King Edward VII, the museum boasts a rare assortment of an intricate armoury, artefacts, stone artwork, royal costumes, metal, and ivory.

Also Read: Top 26 Places that You Must to Explore in Rajasthan

Jal Mahal – The Only One of its Kind in Rajasthan

Comfortably seated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar is an ethereal place known as Jal Mahal. Again, constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II, Jal Mahal is one of the most romantic attractions in Jaipur. To add a texture of a romance on your Jaipur sightseeing tour, you can book a boat with your loved one to visit the palace. However, you’ll only get to see the terrace garden, yet it would be enough to fill your heart with some mind-boggling views of the surrounded hills and the migratory birds including the beautiful flamingo species. For this very fact, Jal Mahal lies in the list of most visited monuments in India.

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Jagat Shiromani Temple – One of the Oldest Temples in Rajasthan

A different yet the most magnificent attraction in the entire list is the Jagat Shiromani Temple. Located in the Amer Town, Jagat Shiromani is the 17th-century temple in Jaipur, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple displays a fine art of granite, sandstones, and marbles and its construction boasts a blend of Hindu, Jain, and South Indian styles of architecture making it one of the most visited monuments in Rajasthan.

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Chhatris of Gaitore – A Place Worth Adoring

Some 15 km from Jaipur city centre, there lies a must-visit attraction – Chhatris of Gailore. Renowned as the resting place of royal Rajput family members, Chhatris of Gaitore is a small valley full of sandstone and grand marble cenotaphs, ornamented with intricate carvings, and constructed on elevated platforms making it one of the must-visit tourist attraction in Jaipur.

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Abhaneri Stepwells – The Mysterious Stepwell of Rajasthan

Though this one is not in main Jaipur city but needs a special mention in the list of top ancient monuments in Jaipur to visit. Located just 95 km from the ‘Pink City’ (which probably be a 2-hour drive), Abhaneri Stepwells or popularly known as Chand Baori Stepwell was built by Nikumbh Dynasty’s King Chandais and is one of the oldest and compelling tourist attractions in Rajasthan. Renowned as one of the largest and deepest stepwells in entire India, Abhaneri Stepwells consist of 3500 stairs and was used in ancient time to conserve water.

Also Read: Must-See Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan

Nahargarh Fort – A Serene Escape

This place best suits your need to catch a bird’s-eye view of the ‘Pink City’. This fort is one of its kind in Jaipur and is comfortably seated on the edge of Aravalli Hills. Nahargarh is another fort in Jaipur that traces its history to the 18th century and was also built by the great Maharaja Sawai Singh II. Reflecting the Rajput style of architecture, the place is a perfect escape for a day-out on your summer vacation in Jaipur. There is an old stepwell which is a not-to-miss attraction in Nahargarh Fort.

Also Read: Top 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan

Birla Mandir – An Epitome of Spectacular Architecture

Probably, the most recently built yet the equalling compelling monument in Jaipur, Birla Mandir is an exquisite place as it comes from the chain of world famous Birla Temples. Constructed at an elevated platform in Moti Dungari Hill in Jaipur, the temple was built in 1977 and its architecture is ornamented with shining white marbles. Moreover, there are three domes in its architecture that portrays the three different approaches to the religions. The place is surely worth-a-visit at night as during that time the beauty of the temple remains at its peak.

Also Read: Must-See Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan

Rambagh Palace -The Gem of Jaipur

Reckoned the Jewel of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is a former abode of Maharaja of Jaipur and presently serves as a luxurious heritage hotel in the city. The palace is a great epitome of an architectural masterpiece which is an amalgamation of Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architecture. Adding a grandeur to its remarkable design are the spacious verandas, ornamental gardens and adelic front lawns full of peacocks and other birds. Along with that, the corridors at Rambagh Palace are well-adorned with hand painted frescos. If you’re budget allows, there would be no better place than Rambagh Palace to take a plunge into the ancient royal lifestyle of the maharajas.

Also Read: Popular Heritage Hotels to Stay in Jaipur

Sisodia Rani Bagh – An Ancient Settlement Dedicated to Love

Iconic in every way! Sisodia Rani Bagh is exceptional drawcard in the city of Jaipur. The grand formal multi-tiered garden, with fountains and green verdant, was built in the 18th century and commemorates Maharaja Jai Singh Sisodia II’s second wife. There are painted pavilions depicting the hunting scenes along with Lord Krishna and Radha.

Also Read: Most Popular Monuments to Explore in Rajasthan

Galta Monkey Temple – The Abode of Monkeys

Another popular pilgrimage site in Jaipur, Galta Monkey also known as Galtaji is located around 10 km away from the city and is enclosed by the scenic Aravali Hills. The serene surroundings and dense green vegetation make a pleasant backdrop for this place. Moreover, the seven holy ponds (Saat Kund) at Galta Monkey Temple are the major attractions of this place. Legend has it, the temple was built to pay honour to the gods as the region is blessed with an abundance of water by them. Along with that, what you’ll adore the most at this place are the impish monkeys which are dwelling here in abundance, and thus, the temple is esteemed as Galta Monkey Temple.

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The Hunt

Iba ang mood ko this weekend eh. Last night, naghahanap ako ng movie sa Netflix pero ang nasimulan ko ay ang palabas tungkol sa mga wild animals.

Sobrang affected ako dun sa situwasyon ng dalawang bears. Ramdam ko ang frustration nyanf maka survive. Naka ilang attempt na sya sa mga sea lions. Buti nakakain din sya. Yung isa namang bear, sa sobrang gutom nya, umakyat sya sa cliff para kainin na lang ang mga eggs ng mga migratory birds.

Mafifeel mo din naman ang mga hares. Natuwa ako sa pagiwas nila sa wolves. Para maprotect ang mga babies nila, kelangan nilang magpahabol. Yung chase nung wolves sa isanf hare ay pwedeng pumantay ng thrill sa isang action movie hahaha!

Tonight, tutuloy ako sa third episode 😊

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All MDC 2020-21 Managed Waterfowl Hunts Now Covid Level RED

Posted by TBC Press on 11/25/20 In response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in Missouri, the MDC announces that all managed waterfowl hunts will be designated COVID Red Level effective Wednesday, Nov. 25. The moved is based on the recent Executive Order 20-19 from Governor Mike Parson extending the state of emergency in Missouri through March 31, 2021, along with consultations with local health departments, and concern for staff and public safety. Under COVID Red Level, the following apply... READ MORE

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Missouri Waterfowl Hunters Reminded of New 2020 Daily Waterfowl Draw Procedures

Posted by TBC Press on 11/09/20 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MCD) wants to remind waterfowl hunters that procedures will be determined via communication with local county health departments and department staff. Four procedure levels are available for 2020. There are three things you can do ahead of time to prepare for your hunt: 1) First, collect the QR codes from all the hunters in your party before you enter the draw room to make your selection. 2) Second... READ MORE

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Missouri 2020-21 Wetland Conditions Vary at Waterfowl Areas

Posted by TBC Press on 10/15/20 Conditions vary this autumn at the Missouri (MDC) wetlands. Some conservation areas with wetlands managed for waterfowl have ample water and good access for hunters. Some areas, however, have infrastructure issues or low water from a dry autumn. Waterfowl hunters will want to visit the web site for each area to verify changes and procedures in place for COVID-19 precautions or due to unfinished construction projects. Here’s a look at wetland conditions as of mid-October... READ MORE

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MDC Updated COVID-19 Procedural Levels for Waterfowl Managed Hunts

Posted by TBC Press on 10/15/20 Earlier this year, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) made the decision to modify the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first managed hunt application period set to open on Oct. 20, MDC has determined procedural levels for the start of the season for each conservation area. MDC also encourages hunters to review the process throughout the entire waterfowl season as procedural levels may change due to COVID-19 considerations... READ MORE

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Missouri 2020-21 Waterfowl Hunting for Ducks & Coots Opens Nov 7

YOUTH Ducks, Coots, and Geese in Middle & North Zone Oct 24-25 Posted by TBC Press on 10/15/20 The Missouri general 2020-21 waterfowl hunting season for duck & coots opens in the Middle and North Zones Nov 7th. Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. To hunt waterfowl in MO Hunters must have; A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit. Purchase of this permit satisfies requirements for Migratory Game Bird Harvest Registration. A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Youth Hunting in North and Middle Zones is Oct 24-25. Other Seasons are... READ MORE

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MDC 2020 Changes to Waterfowl Managed Hunts

Posted by TBC Press on 07/29/20 The Missouri (MDC) has modified the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. To allow for flexibility to respond to the state of the pandemic, there will be no pre-season reservations for the 2020-2021 waterfowl season. There will also be no teal season or youth season morning drawings. Procedures for individual conservation areas will be posted on the MDC website closer to season. All reservations, including ADA blinds, will be allocated through the weekly in-season reservation draw. The first application period... READ MORE

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Missouri 2020 Waterfowl & Migratory Bird Regulation Changes

Posted by TBC Press on 07/06/20 The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) new Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest for the 2020-2021 hunting season is now available where permits are sold and online. New points of note for the upcoming season include: The bag limit for scaup is now two (both species combined) for the first 45 days of the season in each zone. For the last 15 days of the season in each zone, the bag limit is one scaup. Possession limits also follow this pattern. Also, due to spring flooding... READ MORE