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Give Nature-Themed Holiday Gifts From MDC

Published by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 3:07pm
 
Visit MDC nature centers and its online Nature Shop for nature-related holiday gifts.
 
Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:15pm
 
Sheriff’s Report 11/28/2022-12/04/2022
 
David U. Damm of Sunrise Beach, MO was arrested on 11/28/22 for drug trafficking. Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.
 
Patricia Falon Berry of Roch, MO was arrested on 11/29/22 on Platte County warrants for failure to appear – traffic offense and failure to appear – moving traffic violation. Bond was set at a total of $1,634.00. Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 

MDC Offers Free Fishing With Santa On December 17 In Warsaw

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:14pm
 
Education pond will be open for catch-and-release trout fishing
 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will pause in their Christmas Eve preparations to visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Lost Valley Fish Hatchery for a free Fishing with Santa event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Clauses will be available for photos and chats about holiday wishes, and visitors can also fish for rainbow trout in the education pond.
 

MDC Sets Deer And Turkey Hunting Dates And Proposed Deer Regulation Changes For 2023-24 Seasons

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:12pm
 
Some counties will have two new firearms deer-season portions and additional antlerless permits.
 

MDC Seeking Public Comment On Environmental Assessment For Public Lake And Stream Access Sites

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:09pm
 
Public can submit comments through Dec. 31.
 
In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comment on a draft Generic Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the public lake and stream access program in Missouri.
 

Help MDC With Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:07pm
 
Experienced birders can become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count between Dec. 14 through Jan. 5.
 
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, 2023.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 1:42pm
 
Sheriff’s Report 11/21/2022-11/27/2022
 
Ryan Scott Jackson of Peculiar, MO was arrested on 11/23/22 on an Arkansas warrant for fleeing from law enforcement, interfering with law enforcement and theft by receiving over $5000 less than $25,000. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center awaiting extradition.
 
James Brian Reimund of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on 11/23/22 to an order of commit for furnishing pornographic material to a minor. Subject was released for time served.

MDC Offers Free Fishing With Santa On December 17 In Warsaw

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 1:41pm
 
Education pond will be open for catch-and-release trout fishing
 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will pause in their Christmas Eve preparations to visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Lost Valley Fish Hatchery for a free Fishing with Santa event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Clauses will be available for photos and chats about holiday wishes, and visitors can also fish for rainbow trout in the education pond.
 

MDC Reports 197,724 Deer Harvested During November Firearms Deer Season

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 1:40pm
 
Top harvest counties were Franklin, Texas, and Callaway.
 
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 197,724 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12-22. Of the 197,724 deer harvested, 102,633 were antlered bucks, 16,929 were button bucks, and 78,162 were does.
 
Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,175 deer harvested, Texas with 3,607, and Callaway with 3,416.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 7:59am
 
Sheriff’s Report 11/14/2022-11/20/2022
 
Lester D Hood – Homeless - was arrested on 11/14/22 on a Benton County warrant leaving the scene of an accident, DWI with person less than 17 years old in vehicle, endangering the welfare of a child 2nd degree, domestic assault 4th degree and careless and prudent driving.  Bond was set at $5,000.00 cash or surety. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.