November 2023

MDC announces zoo-reared eastern hellbender found with clutch of eggs on Gasconade River

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All photos courtesy of Jeff Briggler, MDC JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Roughly a year after a zoo-reared Ozark hellbender successfully fathered a clutch of eggs in the wild, an eastern hellbender has followed suit. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirmed the first eastern hellbender raised in human care at the Saint Louis Zoo has […]

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MDC reports hunters harvested 11,705 deer during new CWD portion

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 11,705 deer during the state’s new chronic wasting disease (CWD) portion of the firearms deer-hunting season, Nov. 22-26, in CWD Management Zone counties.   Of the 11,705 deer harvested, 4,707 were antlered bucks, 1,074 were button bucks, and

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Missouri opposes Biden plan to require foster parents to promote transgender identity

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 19 states in opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed rule that would require foster care agencies across the country to place foster children with families who promise to promote transgender identity.   Attorney General Bailey asserts that in addition to being

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Southeast Missouri state rep seeks to prevent Gaza Refugee Resettlement in Missouri

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LESTERVILLE – In response to escalating conflict in the middle east, State Representative Chris Dinkins took a bold stance on Monday by urging Governor Michael Parson to proactively prevent the resettlement of Palestinian refugees from Gaza in the state of Missouri. In a letter addressed to Governor Parson, Representative Dinkins emphasized the need for a

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No. 14 SIU shuts out Nicholls State, 35-0, in Round 1 of NCAA FCS National Football Playoffs

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Salukis host “first ever” playoff game in Saluki Stadium with win over Colonels; Advance to Final-16 at No. 4 Idaho By Jim Beers CHESTER – The No. 14 Southern Illinois University Saluki Football Team hosted Nicholls State Saturday November 25 in the first round of the 2023 NCAA FCS National Football Playoffs. It was the

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Bryant hosts area high school students for annual Youth Advisory Council

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INA, Ill. – Earlier this month, roughly 50 high school students from 16 schools across the 58th Senate District gathered at Rend Lake College to participate in State Senator Terri Bryant’s (R-Murphysboro) annual Youth Advisory Council.     “Through these events, we have found that young people often have unique perspectives on certain issues that

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Connect with the outdoors at MDC Cape Nature Center’s free December programs

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in December with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!     Nature Center at Night: Carter and Connelley | 6 – 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration is not required.   Back by popular demand: Carter

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