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A Little Luck Nabs New State Largemouth Bass Record

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A little luck nabbed a record size largemouth bass for 20-year-old Dylan Gilmore of Perry. Gilmore and his friend, Austin Lake, had set their trotline on April 27 using goldfish as bait, hoping to catch some catfish at Ka-Tonka Lake,…[read further]

By Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Hiking

Conservation Areas Perfect for Celebrating National Trails Day

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On the first Saturday of June each year, the American Hiking Society encourages people to discover the healthy fun of spending time hiking, biking and horseback riding.

National Trails Day falls on June 2 this year, and the…[read further]

By Jim Low, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

People

MDC Conservation Agent Receives Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction

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The Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel, recently announced winners of the 2012 Missouri State Employee Awards of Distinction in the categories of Public Service, Leadership, Safety and Heroism. Winners were recognized and awarded at a special ceremony on…[read further]

By Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Backyard

A Problem with Patches

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A lawn can be a source of pride when healthy and green, but a front yard full of disease can be an embarrassment.

Dead-looking areas of the lawn can be the first sign of two common fungal diseases.…[read further]

By University of Mo. Extension

Fishing

Tagged Catfish Are Being Stocked Around the State

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fisheries Program is continuing their efforts to get families involved in fishing with a tagged catfish campaign. Thousands of channel catfish from the AGFC’s warm-water hatchery facilities are currently being stocked…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

People

Young Arkansas Artists Capture Titles in Fish Art Contest

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Wildlife Forever has announced the winners of the 2012 State-Fish Art Contest. A panel of fish artists and honorary judges selected 142 winners from a field of thousands to be “the best of the best” in their state and grade…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

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