Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

Applications are now available for bicyclists who would like to participate in Katy Trail Ride 2009, a ride on the nation’s longest developed rail trail. “Cruisin’ on the Katy” is the theme for the ninth annual weeklong bicycle ride that…[more]

The effects of last year’s record rainfall continue to be felt a year later, with an announcement that the Missouri Department of Conservation will reduce trout stocking.

2008 was the wettest year in Missouri history, with nearly 6…[more]

The National Park Service is stepping up efforts to eliminate poisonous lead from national parks by persuading hunters and fishermen to use shot and sinkers made of less toxic metals.

“Our goal is to eliminate the use of…[more]

Adventure races have taken place in Arkansas for 11 years, starting with the Ozark Challenge Adventure Race. However, the sport is still somewhat of a mystery to most people.

“Arkansas has plenty of great events, but adventure racing…[more]

The future is bright for Missouri paddlefish enthusiasts, thanks to a lucky alignment of the stars and an assist from beyond the grave.

Thousands of anglers who head out for the opening of paddlefish snagging season on Sunday…[more]

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is currently accepting applications for its annual Wildlife Youth Camp slated for June 15-19.

The youth camp, which is held at OU Biological Station at Lake Texoma, introduces youth age 14-16 to…[more]

Two House bills introduced today by Rep. Robert Moore of Arkansas City have unified the leaders of several state agencies for the benefit of outdoor recreation in Arkansas.

One bill would create the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program,…[more]

The first trout were stocked in Oklahoma in 1958 in the Illinois River below Tenkiller Lake.  Many things have changed in the last 50-plus years, but one thing is certain — the quality and quantity of trout fishing opportunities has…[more]

Hunters age 9 through 15 who want to learn about turkey hunting can register for a youth turkey hunting clinic March 28.

The clinic is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Everhart’s Wilderness Lodge. It will…[more]

Eight Midwestern states will receive more than $146 million to fund fish and wildlife conservation, boater access to public waters, and hunter and aquatic education, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Wednesday.

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio…[more]