Conservation Department Events in the Joplin and Mt. Vernon Area: Family Fishing Location: Walter Woods Conservation Area (Just 5 minutes south of Wildcat Glades) Date: Thursday, September 5, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Join us for a relaxing evening of catch-and-release fishing with the family. Bring your own poles or borrow ours; we will teach basic fishing and supply the bait. Participants 16 years of age through 64 must have a valid fishing license. To register for this program or for more information call 417-629-3423 Did you know? The most popular game fish in Missouri are catfish, with nearly 500,000 anglers pursuing catfish annually. Crappie and bass are the second and third most popular game fish with approximately 400,000 anglers pursuing. Introduction to Trapping Location: Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Date: Tuesday, September 10, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Do you have an interest in trapping? Join us to get the basics of trapping on land and in the water. The program will include an outdoor portion with some sets. To register for this free program or for more information call 417-629-3423. Low permit cost is one more reason Missouri is a great place to hunt and fish. For comparison, Missouri residents pay $12 for an annual fishing permit, while residents in the eight neighboring states pay an average of $20.80 for the same privileges. Missouri’s $17 Resident Any-Deer Permit is a fantastic bargain compared to the average of $46.63 for equivalent privileges in surrounding states. Introduction to Archery Location: Kellogg Lake, Carthage, Missouri Date: Thursday, September 26, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn the fundamental skills and safety of archery shooting. You will learn things like bow nomenclature, hand set, bow set, pre-draw, stance and much more. You may bring your own bow or you may borrow ours. To register for this free program or for more information call 417-629-3423. Reservations begin 09/01 Trapping Clinic Location: Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area near Mt. Vernon Date: Saturday, October 5, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Learn how to trap all species of furbearers in a dry land or a water setting. The clinic will be conducted in a one-on-one setting with students working side by side with experts in the field. Students will have the opportunity to gain a fundamental knowledge of trapping, through hands-on approach. Skills developed will include trap setting, skinning and complete fur handling. To register for this free program call 417-629-3423 or for more information call 417-461-4586. Reservations begin 10/01 Find a Hunter Education Class Click here to see a list of scheduled courses this winter and spring. Check back regularly as classes are periodically added. MDC recently revised its Hunter Education curriculum to enhance student convenience and emphasize mentorship and hands-on training.
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