See just how majestic a bald and golden eagle are up-close with the MDC’s free Eagle Days event on Jan. 23 at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona.
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MDC Is Taking Bear And Elk Hunting Application Permits From May 1st-31st
MDC will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2024 black-bear hunting season and five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall.
12 Black Bears Were Harvested This Season According To MDC
October 16th-25th, 2023, was the Missouri black bear hunting season. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, twelve black bears were harvested.
Community Today Is The First Day Of Autumn- Here Are 5 Things To Do To Welcome It
Fall is starting today. Now, we get to enjoy cooler temperatures, wear fall colors, and enjoy the wide range of colors on the leaves. Here are five things to do to welcome fall.
2 Ways To Start A Campfire, With Hints On Creating A Spark, While Camping Trip
Now is a perfect time to start seeing the beautiful array of colors on a camping or river trip. When you’re camping, especially overnight, you’re going to need a fire.
9 Basic Things You Need In A Small Survival Kit While Out In The Wilderness
You can pack a small survival kit in something like an Altoids tin. You can put everything that you need to survive for a short time in a small kit.
National Park Service Is Waiving All Entrance Fees Today
The National Park Service is having an entrance fee-free day for all the national parks on August 4, 2023, in honor of the Great American Outdoors Act.
Two Local Authors Have Published A New Book, Gourmet Weeds
Donna (Cygnet) Brown and Kerry Kelley have published their first book- Ozark Grannies’ Secrets, Gourmet Weeds- which is available to purchase.
Do You Use Mascara? Donate Wands To Help Wildlife
Wands for Wildlife has found a use for these delicate wands, and they are taking donations. Wands For Wildlife is collecting mascara wands.
Editorial Scenic Byway Fails Public Opinion In Several Counties
Local residents do not want this named Scenic Byway for a number of reasons. However, the reasons are similar no matter the county.
Strangers On Your Property? Forest Service Doing Survey Work In The Area
The forest service is doing surveying in the area. They are surveying all the property lines bordering the forest in Oregon County, Missouri.
AltonMo.com Weekly Update: Check Out What Happened Last Week
AltonMo.com brings you a weekly update of what happened around the state of Missouri. Being bear aware and the photo ID law was talked about.