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Nature and Wildlife

That Old Building Might Be a Wildlife Goldmine

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If you live in the country and enjoy seeing wildlife on your land, you may want to reconsider tearing down that “old eyesore” in the corner of your field.

The Ozarks countryside is dotted with barns, sheds, old…[read further]

By Francis Skalicky, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Nature and Wildlife

MU Receives Grant to Investigate Growing Biofuel Crops While Supporting Wildlife

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Producing biofuel crops can help the environment and ease demand for fossil fuels-or it can do exactly the opposite, depending on how farmers manage the land. University of Missouri researchers have received a $250,000 federal grant to demonstrate techniques for…[read further]

By University of Mo. Extension

Outdoor Recreation

Hot Weather Doesn’t Have to Mean a Lack of Fishing

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Hot weather fishing, after anglers get past the inaccurate viewpoint of “fish don’t bite when it’s this hot,” can be much more productive if they keep a few basics in mind.

Fishermen at the Arkansas Game and Fish…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

Outdoor Recreation

Great Green Clover Ride Gives Yellow Jersey to 4-H

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4-Her’s from Garland County will be pedaling what they preach during the 197-mile Great Green Clover Ride to promote youth fitness and bicycle safety.

The ride begins Friday, July 17, at Hot Springs and will end Monday, July…[read further]

By University of Arkansas

Outdoor Recreation

Summer Swims a Serious Safety Issue

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For children, there’s nothing better than splash time at the lake or pool, but for parents, it should be serious business, according to Shannon Caldwell, 4-H camping coordinator for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

According to…[read further]

By University of Arkansas

People

Wildlife Department’s Oklahoma Landowner of the Year Recognized

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Western Creek Co. landowner Steve Nall was recently awarded the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Landowner of the Year Award.

Every year the Wildlife Department selects a landowner who has gone above and beyond to improve…[read further]

By Oklahoma Dept of Wildlife Conservation

Outdoor Recreation

Efforts Underway to Improve Water Quality at the Illinois River Trout Fishery

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Summer water temperatures on the Lower Illinois River have been higher than normal the past two years. Wildlife Department officials are working jointly with Southwest Power Administration (SWPA) and the Corps of Engineers (COE) to develop a strategy to allow…[read further]

By Oklahoma Dept of Wildlife Conservation

Backyard

Preserving Fruit Salsas

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Fruit salsas offer new flavors for home food preservers. “The vibrantly colored fruit, the herbs and the heat of onions and peppers add zest to meals,” said Susan Mills-Gray, University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist.

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By MUNews

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