Chop and Drop This Winter
Jeff Powelson, Private Land Conservationist, St. Joseph Instead of sitting inside on the weekends, get the chainsaw tuned up and think about escape cover
December 11, 2012
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Shell’s Covert: Landowers’ Guide to Quail Population Management
I’m often asked, “Since quail are declining, and you are all working so hard to restore them, why do you still allow quail hunting?” This
November 19, 2012
Order Tree and Shrub Seedlings Now
Jeff Powelson, Private Land Conservationist, St. Joseph Order seedlings from the George O. White State Nursery from Nov. 15 through April 30. Native trees,
November 19, 2012
Burn warm-season grass stands to benefit native wildflowers and quail-brooding cover
Jeff Powelson, Private Land Conservationist, St. Joseph Now is a great time to prepare for next year’s summer beauty as well as next year’s brooding
November 12, 2012
Three New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists added in Missouri
Bill White Additions bring Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist total to six for the “Show-Me” state The Missouri Department of Conservation and its partners announce the
November 6, 2012
Take a youth quail or pheasant hunting
Jeff Powelson, Private Land Conservationist Late October/early November bring the beginning of several special opportunities for experienced hunters to mentor the younger generation. Late
October 26, 2012
Shell’s Covert: Fall Landowner Management Tips
Property assessment is critical to success in wildlife management. And your best bet is to always contact a wildlife biologist, preferably one who is knowledgeable
October 9, 2012
Drought and the 2012 Quail Season Outlook
Max Alleger Take a quick look at how the drought has affected quail habitat and numbers. Drought conditions rightfully dominated small-talk throughout the long
October 5, 2012
Got Quail, Pheasant or Turkey?
Travis Dinsdale, Area Biologist, St. Joseph How many quail, pheasant, and turkey broods have you seen and in which counties? I’ve heard several good reports
August 25, 2012
Teachable Moment: Time is Now for ‘Naturally Drought-Proof Pastures’ to Reconnect Cows, Quail
“This is a chance to make things better.” — Hardware-store wisdom following a tornado touch-down near Ward, AR, February, 2001 Landscape-scale habitat restoration
July 24, 2012
