It’s Turkey Time by Jeff Berti Grundy County Conservation Agent Monday, April 16, marks the opening of spring turkey season in Missouri. The regulations have remained the same as last year, so I won’t spend any time repeating the same things over again. If you...
The Green Hills chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Friday, April 13 at the National Guard Armory in Trenton. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:30. Scholarships will be awarded to two...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri turkey hunters can expect a more challenging spring season overall according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The spring turkey hunting season starts with a youth-only weekend April 7-8. The regular spring season runs...
By Jeff Berti Although it may still feel like winter outside, and snow is forecast for the weekend, the sights and sounds of spring are beginning to arrive. Wildlife are starting to get busy. If you have noticed lately, the outdoors sounds a little bit more cheery as...
By Jeff Berti The groundhog is one of the best known wild mammals in Missouri, especially on Feb. 2. However, few people realize this rodent is a member of the squirrel family. Its common name, woodchuck, is an altered form of an Indian name for this species. The...
By Jeff Berti The best thing about a natural Christmas tree is the smell. The worst thing is the problem of how to dispose of it when the holidays are over. It doesn’t have to be a problem, though. There are several ideas for turning old Christmas trees into...
