Spring River Toms

The Essential Tool for Waterfowlers Feather in the Cap, a film by onX and Tributaries Digital Cinema, explores waterfowl, wildlife refuges, and the fashion trend that nearly ruined it all.

DUCK-HUNTING UPDATE: As we come to the end of 2019, the majority of dabbling ducks have moved further south. Mallards are the dominant species that remain in the state. For more details on this week’s waterfowl numbers and habitat conditions, visit https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/cgi-bin/mdcdevpub/apps/wtr_survey/main.cgi

DISCOVER NATURE NOTES: The Christmas goose is a holiday tradition in some Missouri homes. Learn more about these giants of the flyways in this week's Discover Nature Note.
https://mdc.mo.gov/blogs/discover-nature-notes/christmas-goose

Hunter acts fast when charged by mountain lion A pheasant hunter in North Dakota relied on his law enforcement instincts when a mountain lion emerged from the tall grass and charged him. 

STRANGE BUT TRUE: Bad ear day! An opossum’s ears and tail are practically hairless. This can cause problems in winter. Without fur to keep them warm, the tips of these body parts often freeze and fall off. Learn more about these odd animals at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/virginia-opossum

GET OUTSIDE: Even if you don’t hunt, fish, or trap, get out into the woods to experience the vast color spectrum that the early morning sky brings – such as this young hunter during the recent antlerless portion of deer season. Find Place to Go at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places and Things To Do at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/activities

MDC reminds parents free MO Outdoors app provides ideas for holiday break activities Use the app to easily plan time outdoors with children while they’re out of school.