Visitors to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park near Lesterville can once again swim in the shut-ins this summer, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today.…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-18-2008
Nature and Wildlife
Amphibian Conservationists Put Naming Rights of 5 New Frog Species on Auction Block
If you ever wished you could choose the name of a new species, now is your chance. Television personality Jeff Corwin and Amphibian Ark are…[more]
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 07-05-2008
Tiny Wasp Causing Brown Foliage on Some Missouri Oaks - by Arleasha Mays
Early summer is not a time you would expect to see trees with dead leaves, but Eastern and Central Missourians are seeing white oak leaves…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-27-2008
Newly Compiled Online Bee Checklist Allows Biologists to Link Info About All Bee Species
In time for National Pollinator Week, June 22 through June 28, biologists have completed an
online effort to compile a world checklist of…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-25-2008
DNR Will Act as Contractor for Redevelopment of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today that it will exercise its right to act as contractor for the construction and redevelopment of Johnson’s…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-25-2008
Missouri Officials Trapping Gypsy Moths Across State
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army and Missouri…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-25-2008
Other Outdoor Activities
DNR Will Act as Contractor for Redevelopment of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today that it will exercise its right to act as contractor for the construction and redevelopment of Johnson’s…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-25-2008
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Will Offer Limited Access This Summer
Visitors to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park near Lesterville can once again swim in the shut-ins this summer, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today.…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-18-2008
Dehydration, Bleeding Hands, Hallucinations - Wanna Join the Fun in the Missouri 340 River Race?
If you are fascinated by events like the Tour de France and the Indianapolis 500, you might also enjoy the paddle-sports equivalent of those two…[more]
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 06-13-2008
Dedication Ceremony for Lake Fort Smith Park in Arkansas Slated for June 19
Mountainburg—Featuring all new facilities including campsites, a group lodging facility, picnic sites, a pavilion, marina with boat rentals, swimming pool and visitor center with exhibit…[more]
By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism, 06-09-2008
Considerations Before You Buy Your First Set of Golf Clubs - by Frank Peter
Buying your first set of golf clubs can seem daunting with all the choices out there. To take away some of the confusion I have…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-06-2008
Hunting and Fishing
Apply for Managed Deer Hunts by August 15
Hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for deer hunts at state parks, national wildlife refuges, military reservations and nature preserves. Those who applied for…[more]
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 07-05-2008
Ark. Game & FIsh Commission Hears Proposals for Early Migratory Bird Seasons
FORT SMITH – The unofficial opening of Arkansas’s fall hunting season was one of the main topics at today’s meeting of the Arkansas Game and…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-24-2008
S.W. Missouri : The Next Stuttgart - by Jon Eaton
Stuttgart Arkansas has long been the duck hunting capital of the mid-west, but in the last few years Southeast Missouri is quickly becoming a rival…[more]
By Guest Contributor, 06-20-2008
Frogging Season Opens At Sunset June 30
Monday sometimes gets a bad rap. Everyone has heard of blue Monday, the day you go back to work. But this year blue Monday has…[more]
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 06-13-2008
Anglers Asked Not To Dump Bait
You are done fishing and are packing up poles, coolers and other gear. What do you do with that bucket of minnows or box of…[more]
By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 05-30-2008