March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing in Missouri at the state’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31.
Smelt dippers will get a Valentine’s Day gift this year, according to wildlife officials.
Culling of deer to prevent the spreading of chronic wasting disease will start on Winona County owned land soon, after the county board approved a request from Tuesday the Department of Natural Resources.
