Learn about MDC’s canine unit at Ozark Empire Fair
Meet “Astro” at MDC building and learn how man’s best friend is helping conservation. Dogs can be a great tool for conservation-related work.
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Grizzly Softball fall camp to be held
The coaching staff of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team will host a skills camp Sept. 22-24 at the West Plains Parks and Recreation Department softball fields adjacent to the high school parking lot.
Norfork Lake Black Bass tagging study
In fall 2020 and spring 2021, we tagged and released 1,464 Largemouth Bass, 159 Spotted Bass, and 16 Smallmouth Bass over 20 days or nights of electrofishing sampling. To date, we have received reports of 749 Largemouth Bass, 58 Spotted Bass, and 10 Smallmouth Bass caught by anglers fishing Norfork Lake.
MDC seeking public feedback on updates to its CWD plan
Comment on MDC’s draft CWD Surveillance and Management Plan July 25 through Aug. 8 at mdc.mo.gov/cwdplan. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is revising its surveillance and management plan for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s goals and objectives, and potential changes to deer hunting regulations.
Grizzly Volleyball team, 14 student-athletes receive NJCAA academic honors
The 2021-2022 Missouri State University- West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team and 14 student-athletes recently received academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJ- CAA).
Grizzly Softball gearing up for inaugural fall season
Excitement continues to build for the inaugural season of Grizzly Softball at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) – so much so that officials have released the team’s fall schedule. “We are very excited for the upcoming fall 2022 season of Grizzly Softball,” said head coach Don Long.
Grizzly Softball signs Monett’s Molly Poole
Don Long, head coach of the Grizzly Softball team at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), has announced the signing of Molly Poole to the 2022-2023 roster. Poole, a 2022 graduate of Monett High School, is an infielder playing third base.
Former Mountain View high school coach joins Grizzly Basketball staff
Another familiar face is joining the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball coaching staff. Dr.
Take a night hike and explore Island Cave at Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Ready for an adventure after dark? Join Ha Ha Tonka State Park team members and head to Island Cave where you will experience sounds of the day only to emerge from the cave after dark to hear the sounds of the night.
MU hosts free ‘Mastering Missouri Cover Crops’ events
Workshops held at four locations in late July. The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture will host free cover crop workshops in late July at four locations throughout the state.