Sirens will sound at Missouri’s four trout parks at 6:30 a.m. today to signal the start of the state’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season. Tom Whelan oversees trout hatcheries for the Missouri Department of Conservation. “What I call the trout parks...
State Parks all over Missouri are providing an opportunity to start the new year on the right foot. On January 1st, you can participate in a nationwide movement called “First Day Hikes.” “I think we’ve got around 25 parks (participating) throughout the state,” said...
You can almost hear the anglers preparing as the weather starts to warm. The beginning of the catch-and-keep fishing season is right around the corner. Cameron Conner is speaking with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s fisheries program specialist Andrew...
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...
Thousands of anglers are expected on Sunday’s opening day of catch and keep trout fishing season. The park sirens will sound at 6:30 Sunday morning at Missouri’s four trout parks. Trout tags can be purchased at the state park concession stores. A daily trout tag at...
