Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest personnel are in southern California fighting wildfires. Two crews have been sent, a 26-man military veteran crew, and 13 more supporting response needs. Mark Twain Fire Management Officer, Jim Cornelius, told Missourinet that...
To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, the USDA Forest Service is providing a year-long celebration. The Mark Twain National Forest will have displayed artwork of the original cartoon drawings of Smokey Bear through July 12th. The event will also focus on Forest...
Wildfires have been spreading across the country this year. In Missouri, the dry conditions have affected the wildfire season at Mark Twain National Forest. Alisa Nelson talks to Cody Norris with the Mark Twain National Forest. He says there have been a couple of...
Bipartisan legislation toughening penalties on residents who knowingly release feral hogs in Missouri is now on Governor Mike Parson’s desk. House Bill 369, which is sponsored by State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Bunceton), is a wide-ranging conservation bill, with a...
Legislation boosting criminal penalties for those who knowingly release feral hogs into the wild is heading to the Missouri Senate, after receiving final House approval on Thursday. The bipartisan vote was 108-38. House Bill 508 is sponsored by State Rep. Don Rone...
