The New Shopper & Hunting Guide Issue 37, 2022

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The Albany Animal Shelter is currently full. We have 16 adult dogs and 5 puppies. We are also running a special price on the adoption fees for all of our dogs until December 31, 2022. Only $25!

All of our dogs are up to date on their vaccinations, dewormed and will be spayed or neutered before they are ad opted. If you are lookimg for a best friend, please give us a call at 660-254-4434.

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MILLER CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING

October 30, 2022 5:00 pM at the denver school house.

Hey, Ladies... Don’t Forget To Do Your Mammogram.

You’re invited…

Who: Veterans and their families

What: Breakfast

When: November 11, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Where: Stanberry R-II cafeteria

Stanberry R-II School

Stanberry, Missouri

Why: We would like to show our appreciation for your service.

Please RSVP to 660-783-2136 by Nov. 7th so we can make sure we have enough food.

An assembly will follow at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. All community members are invited to the assembly to help show our appreciation.

Sponsored by Stanberry R-II Elementary and Jr. High/High School Student Council

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(Luke 22:36-38, Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take

and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.” So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”) It’s interesting to hear Jesus telling His disciples to arm themselves with a sword. It would seem that He is getting them ready to make a defense yet even though ‘11’ remained He makes it clear that only ‘2’ swords will be enough. I’ve heard messages on this scripture used to justify arming the congregation to defend against the spirit of evil that some times invades the Church, but when we follow the timeline as the clock ticks down to the last few hours before His crucifixion, we see Jesus using these two swords as a teaching moment with His remaining disciples. As they followed Jesus to the Mount of Olives, He would pray in the weakness of the flesh for there to be another way apart from the suffering of the cross, yet He surrenders His will to the will of God as He is being prepared as the one who would be cut off but not for himself. After the weakness of the flesh and the willingness of the spirit is proclaimed three times God would send angels to minister and strengthen the only begotten Son of God to face that which was about to be forced upon His body. (Matt 26:50-53, Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, (Malchus) and cut off his ear. But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?) Right up to the end Jesus would be the great teacher in spirit and truth.

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interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols.com.

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JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. IN ALBANY, MO IS HIRING!

Come join us in an air-conditioned facility! Johnson Controls is currently hiring for multiple positions including welding, electrical, and general assembly.

Our positions have very flexible hours with our new schedule of four 10-hour days, Mon-Thurs, or three 12-hour days Friday-Sunday.

If you are looking to join a stable and growing company, Johnson Controls Inc. is the place for you. Johnson Controls Inc. offers excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays).

All interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols.com.

Go to careers then search Albany Missouri and click on Production.

On-site interviews will be held every Thursday, 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

No applications are taken at the plant.

Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

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Community Services, Inc.Head Start Programhas a position open for a Family Advocate at the Worth County Head Start Center in Grant City, MO. Must have or be willing toobtain a credential or certification in so cial work, human services, family servic es, counseling or a related field. Must be willing to obtain a Class C-CDL, with pas senger School Bus Endorsement. This position is for 40 hours/week, 36 weeks/ year. Apply at the Community Services, Inc., 1212 B South Main, Maryville, Mis souri. Applications will be accepted until qualified applicant is found. For more in formation call 660-582-3113. EOE.

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School and went on to attend Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri where she received her Bachelors Degree in Sec ondary Education in Business and English. She also later received her Masters Degree in Business Education from the same university.

Harriet’s career in teaching included eleven years in public schools in Missouri and  Texas and  two years at Haskell Junior College in Lawrence, Kansas. She spent the remainder of her teaching career at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas where she taught in the School of Business and supervised student teachers for twenty-six years until she retired in 2005.

Throughout her teaching career, she received numerous awards and nominations for her achieve ments. She published articles in journals and an instructor’s manual for business educators. But most  of all, she had a passion for teaching and loved her students. She genuinely cared about each and every one of them and wanted to do everything she could to help them succeed.

Harriet enjoyed traveling, gardening, happy hours with her neighbors and friends, and spending time with her family, especially her grandson Cason. She was known for her kind and generous heart and her love of animals. She was a great friend to many and was always willing to go the extra mile for those she loved.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Marjorie Wilson Garton of Albany, Mis souri, stepfather, Edwin Toombs of King City, Missouri, and her brother, Dan Garton of Griffin, Geor gia.

Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Bockholt (Allen Albrecht); grandson, Cason Bockholt (the love of her life) of New Braunfels, Texas; sister, Mardell King of Albany, Missouri; sister-in-law, Linda Garton of Williamsburg, Virginia; nephews, Mark (Barb) Manion of Smithville, Missouri and Michael Manion of Gentry, Missouri; niece, Dene (Don) Weber; several great-nieces and nephews; and her loving dogs, Sophie and Sadie.

The family wants to thank Dr. Stewart and Texas Oncology, the nurses and doctors of the PCU at Resolute Hospital, and Hope Hospice of New Braunfels.

Graveside Celebration of Life Services are planned for Saturday October 29, 2022, at 11:00 am at Grandview Cemetery in Albany, Missouri.

Memorial donations may be made to the New Braunfels Humane Society.

Online Condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones was born March 17, 1936 east of Denver, MO. His parents were Clifford and Merle Stanton Jones. John went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

John married the love of his life, Carolyn McNeese Jones, April 16, 1976, at Ravenwood, MO. They have been married 46 years. John had one step-daughter, Carey Gail Smith (Kyle) and one step-granddaughter, Kaley Gail Smith, Brookfield, MO. Papa John was very proud of his two girls. He loved them, and they loved him back.

John graduated from Grant City High School in 1954. He worked at MFA in Grant City until his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. John then quit his job and returned home to take

17, 1936 - October 17, 2022 over the farming. He took care of the farm and handled his parents concerns for many years, including making the last payment owed on the farm. He also served in the National Guard. He was a part-time OATS bus driver for 12 years and was well liked by those who rode the bus. In 1997, he was appointed by Governor Mel Carnahan to fill the position of County Clerk in Worth County. He served in that office for 8 years and continued to farm part-time.

John accepted the Lord at an early age when he joined the Prarie Chapel United Brethren Church. Later, he and his mother joined the Worth Methodist Church. On August 30, 1987, John was baptized and joined the First Christian Church in Grant City, MO. He served as an elder, and taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. He enjoyed reading and studying God’s Word. His life reflected that he was a man who believed in and followed God’s word.

John was on the board of directors at the local MFA in Grant City. He served on the Extension Council for Worth County and on the area board for Community Services. He was on the board and was the treasurer for the Prarie Chapel Cemetery for many years. John also served on the board of directors for Mission Possible.

John was a loving family man who tried to live his life for the Lord in the best way he knew how. He was a good example for both his daughter and granddaughter. He was kind to everyone. He was thought of as a favorite uncle and looked up to by his nieces and nephews.

John was naturally musically gifted. He played the bass guitar with a local band made up of George Dewey Gilland, Everett Rickabaugh, Junior Bell, and John Paul. They played for many local events. Later, John also played and sang with Bud Wilson’s band. John was a good singer and could harmonize well. He taught himself to sing The Auctioneer song and was very good at it. The problem he always said was finding musicians who could actually play it like it should be played.

Later in life, he taught himself to play the piano by ear. He loved playing the piano and always said that it was on par with eating as far as he was concerned. He felt it was a God-given talent, one that he should not neglect for fear that he might lose it. He could also do a number of voice imitations in his younger days and entertained his family with these on occasion.

John is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of the home, his step-daughter, Carey (Kyle) and step-granddaughter, Kaley,; one brother, James Jones (Judy), of Bellevue, WA; one brother-in-law, Bob McNeese (Jayne) of Northglenn, CO, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was pre ceded in death by his parents and sister, Merilee Knapp Parker, Redding, IA, sister, Doris McMichael, of Kansas City, MO, and brother-in-law, Ronnie McNeese (Judy), Grant City, MO. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Senior Center in Grant City, which John always enjoyed visiting.

John liked meeting new people and renewing old friendships.

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Cara Mattson, Sales Manager,

see how

"Cara was very helpful in our whole project. We love the end result."

– Jennifer and Pete Hall, Maryville

Thank You

It is difficult to find words to express our sincere thanks to our friends,  neighbors and  First Baptist Family  for all  they have done  for us  over this past year. Your kind words of encouragement, your visits and offers  to help when needed were greatly appreciated.

All at Albany’s Mosaic Hospital  have been considerate and  very efficient. A “shout out”  to Jill Clair, Rusty Holcomb, Mark Felz and  Roger Rice  for scheduling and driving the Shuttle. The girls in Physical  Therapy went  above and beyond  to help Ben be mobile up until the  very last. Our EMT’s responded quickly and helped many times with  just getting Ben back on his feet and when needed, transported him to the hospital. Love you all!

And as  we’ve journeyed through these last  two weeks, our thanks  goes out  to the Hospice workers and  to all at Roberson Polley.  You have been kind and caring in walking with us through Ben’s final illness,  the visitation and his Celebration of Life.

Barbara Rainey

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FOR SALE - Car siding, pine & native red cedar. In Stock! Sunny Meadows Cedar, 19319 267th St., Bethany, MO 64424.

FOR RENT NEW SELF-STORAGE UNITS, UPSTAIRS, in addition to the basement units. Various size and prices, at the southeast corner of the square in Albany. Call 660-726-5500

BLACK ANGUS BULLSExcellent quality & disposition, several AI sired, some yearlings, 18 month & 2 year olds. FREE DELIVERY! GREG FRUEH, Hopkins, MO, 660-582-6901.

BEEF FOR SALE!!

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Katie Dias, DO, FAAFP Named President of Mosaic Medical Center -- Albany (Albany, MO) — Mosaic Life Care announces Katie Dias, DO, FAAFP, has been promoted to President of Mosaic Medical Center – Albany (MMC-A). Dr. Dias is a family medicine physician, primarily serving Mosaic Family Care – Stanberry since 2011. She also rotates as a hospitalist at MMC-A.

(Albany, MO) — Mosaic Life Care announces Katie Dias, DO, FAAFP, has been promoted to President of Mosaic Medical Center – Albany (MMC-A).

Dr. Dias is a family medicine physician, primarily serving Mosaic Family Care – Stanberry since 2011. She also rotates as a hospitalist at MMC-A.

Additionally, Dr. Dias has served as medical director for the Tri-County Health Department, the Worth County Emergency Medical Services, and the Pine View Manor Board. Dr. Dias has been the medical director for several MMC-A areas, including rural health clinics, the Health Information and Utilization Committee, and the Outpatient Department. Dr. Dias was the Albany medical staff president from 2016 – 2020 and has served as administrator since 2021.

Dr. Dias was raised in Albany and now lives in Stanberry with her husband and two children.

Additionally, Dr. Dias has served as medical director for the Tri-County Health Department, the Worth County Emergency Medical Services, and the Pine View Manor Board. Dr. Dias has been the medical director for several MMC-A areas, including rural health clinics, the Health Information and Utilization Committee, and the Outpatient Department. Dr. Dias was the Albany medical staff president from 2016 – 2020 and has served as administrator since 2021. Dr. Dias was raised in Albany and now lives in Stanberry with her husband and two children.

Bobby Geo Smith of Albany, MO was recognized at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills football game on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs Kingdom Hometown Hero sponsored by GEHA.

Peggy Krejci Mader was born in Savanna, Illi nois to Robert H. and Grace (Winters) Krejci on July 7, 1943.

She married Lee Mader on December 21, 1985 in Mount Carroll, Illinois.

She was the mother of Larry (Jackie) Smith of Mississippi; Amy Smith, Wisconsin; Ann (Bill) Petersen, Tennessee; Andrew (Lisa) Smith, Illi nois; Sean (Laurel) Smith, Missouri; Leaan Al lison, Illinois; Alicia (Kent) Downs, Illinois; Earl (Julie) Mader, Illinois; and Margaret (Chris) Bausman, Illinois.

She had 24 grandchildren and two adoptive grandchildren, Kyle and Kole Emmerson, 14 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Fayellen of Mount Carroll, Illinois. She was pre-deceased by her parents, a sister and brother, a grandson, and a son-in-law.

Peggy loved her family, friends, and God, and she was a Patriot of the USA.

Memorial service was held on October 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Albany, MO.

Please send memorials to “Just Because Lunches”, c/o Albany UMC, 302 N Smith St, Albany, MO 64402.

Albany is proud of our Hometown Hero!

She was the mother of Larry (Jackie) Smith of Mississippi;

~OBITUARY~

Peggy Krejci Mader JULY 7, 1942 - October 6, 2022

Peggy Krejci Mader was born in Savanna, Illinois to Robert H. and Grace (Winters) Krejci on July 7, 1943.

She married Lee Mader on December 21, 1985 in Mount Carroll, Illinois.

going to love these 39 acres. There’s great hunting with a deer stand already in place, a stocked pond, mature grape vines, fruit trees, and a huge productive garden. This is a legacy property, one that you’d be proud to hand down in your family.

Logan Schneider With His BigGobblerBeard 2022

Kamryn Constant With Her2022 Biggest Catch Of TheSummer

MO - Fall 2021 Youth Season, First Buck, assisted by Dustin Trimble.

Rogers With Nice Buck,Congratulations On A Great Hunt.

Martin,

assisted byDustin Trimble

Jacob Constant With His Big Catch Of The Summer

Dustin Trimble, Albany MO - Fall 2021Rifle Season (Dustin may have shot it,but Missy and the boys spotted it!)

Joey Courtney and Quincy Crone, Pattonsburg MO. Canada Geese and Specklegeese. January 2022.

Charlie Sorenson With His Big Buck

Crew

Case Hopkins Harvested His First Buck (9 Pointer) On Oct. 31, 2021

PORTER DAVIS WITH HIS 2021 NICE BUCK

Kinley Noble Got Her First Deer Last Year & She Was Pumped!

David Sherrill, Bethany,

With

Point 2021 Missouri Archery Buck

Freemeyer

DEER

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

• You must have your signed permits on hand when you go afield to hunt.

• You may use the MO Hunting app to carry your permits afield.

• Permits cannot be exchanged or refunded.

• Deer permits may be used in any order, and multiple permits may be filled on the same day, except during the early youth portion when only one deer may be taken.

• Before purchasing antlerless deer hunting permits, nonresidents must first purchase a Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit or a Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit, depending on the type of antlerless permit they want to use.

• Residents do not have to purchase a Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit or Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit before purchasing antlerless deer hunting permits.

• You do not have to purchase any-deer and antlerless deer permits at the same time.

• Resident landowners may obtain no-cost resident landowner permits.

• Nonresident landowners may obtain reduced-cost permits

You must complete an approved hunter-education course before you can purchase firearms deer and turkey hunting permits unless:

• You were born before Jan. 1, 1967.

• You are 6–15 years old. Please see additional requirements found in “Youth Permits.”

• You are 16 years or older and are using an Apprentice Hunter Authorization.

Please see additional requirements found in “Apprentice Hunter Authorization.”

• You are using resident landowner permits and hunting on land you own.

Note: If you are mentoring a hunter who is not hunter-education certified and not using

landowner permits, you must be at least 18 years old and hunter-education certified even

if you are hunting on your own land. Mentors born before Jan. 1, 1967, are exempt from this requirement.

• You have a developmental disability.

See Rule 3 CSR 10-5.205 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.

YOUTH PERMITS:

• Youths must be 6 years or older to hunt deer or turkeys. Youth age 6 through 15 can purchase resident or nonresident deer and turkey hunting permits at reduced prices.

• If a youth is hunter-education certified, he or she may hunt alone.

However, if a youth is not hunter-education certified, he or she must hunt in the immediate

presence of an adult who has a valid hunter-education certification card

or was born before Jan. 1, 1967.

BY STEPHANIE MALLORY

• The adult does not need a permit during the youth portions of firearms deer season.

NO

OR FISHING

Limits

Allowed

(Adults may not hunt deer with a firearm during the youth portions.)

WAt all other times during the fall deer and turkey seasons, the adult must be properly licensed.

• Adults accompanying youth deer hunters must wear hunter orange.

Regardless of age, youth hunters must be able to hold, aim, and shoot by themselves.

You may purchase your deer hunting permits beginning July 1 using any of the methods below....

No surcharges will be assessed.

hen planning for a hunt, usually the last thing on the excited hunter’s mind is getting hurt, yet it happens. For this reason, hunters need to make sure they have a first-aid kit that is suitable for their pursuit and that it is refreshed regularly to replace damaged or out-of-date supplies.

clude in a first-aid kit. You will want to add to this list depending on the duration, location and number of people going on your trip.

• Over the counter from any permit vendor. Buy early to avoid long lines.

• Online any time. Use your credit card to pay. No surcharges will be assessed.

Print your permit at home and have it in hand immediately.

• From your smartphone using the MO Hunting app. Use your credit card to pay.

No surcharges will be assessed. Your permit will appear on the app immediately after purchase.

Allow 10 days for delivery.

REPLACING PERMITS:

You can make your own kit or purchase one pre-made through numerous companies. The nice thing about a pre-assembled kit is that all the hard work is done for you. Several different sizes and configurations are available, depending on the duration of your pursuit and the number of people participating. These range in price from $20 to $200.

Often, after returning from a trip, the hunter simply puts his first-aid kit away with the other gear, but if it was used for any purpose, that means it gets put away incomplete. Instead of restocking your kit before your next trip, restock it as soon as you return home if you plan on traveling again soon.

• By telephone at 800-392-4115. Use your credit card and pay a $1 surcharge.

If you lose your permit, simply download the MO Hunting app to your Android or Apple mobile device, log in with your Conservation number, and a valid, electronic version of your permit will appear on the app. Permits purchased online at home can be saved on a personal computer and reprinted for free. Replacement permits can also be purchased from any vendor for $2.

If you want to make your own kit, do a little bit of research on what you should include for the type of trip you’re taking. Keep in mind the terrain, weather and the number of people going with you. Along with the essential medicines and bandages, remember to include some type of easy-reference manual that can

Because first-aid kits aren't used very often, the supplies can get damaged or expire. Kits protect their contents to a certain extent, but hunting trips are rough on gear, no matter how protected it is. Moisture and harsh treatment can ruin supplies. Once packages get ripped open they lose their sterility. Medications and ointments can expire. For this reason, check your kit before and after every trip.

ARCHER’S PERMITS: Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunt ers. See if

provide you with first-aid instructions should something happen.

for a landowner permit.

At right is a basic list of items to in-

LIMTS: Deer: Two deer of either sex, but only one antlered deer may be taken before the main Novem ber firearm portion. NOTE: You may

PERMITS VALID DURING THESE SEASONS:

DEER:

DATES

September 15, 2022 to November 11, 2022

November 23, 2022 to January 15, 2023

Turkey:

Dates

September 15, 2022 to November 11, 2022

November 23, 2022 to January 15, 2023

Striped Skunk:

Dates

and

August 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022

November 15, 2022 to February 28, 2023

Badger: Hunting and Trapping Dates

November 15, 2022 to January 31, 2023

Bobcat: Hunting and Trapping Dates

November 15, 2022 to February 28, 2023

Coyote: Hunting Dates

January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

Fox (Red or Gray): Hunting and Trapping Dates

November 15, 2022 to January 31, 2023

Groundhog: Hunting Dates

May 9, 2022 to December 15, 2022

Opossum: Hunting and Trapping Dates

November 15, 2022 to February 28, 2023

August 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022

Squirrel: Hunting Dates

May 28, 2022 to February 15, 2023

Rabbit: Hunting Dates

October 1, 2022 to February 15, 2023

Raccoon: Hunting and Trapping Dates

August 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022

November 15, 2022 to February 28, 2023

Hopefully, you'll never need them, but having the first-aid essentials will give you a peace of mind on the trip that is well worth the effort of packing a kit.

FIREARMS

MDC offers new online hunter education ”game” for certification

The new game-like online offering has participants cre ate avatars and pick game species and geographies to complete hunter education with immediate feedback.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Missouri hunters in need of hunter education certification now have a new interactive online offering in addition to existing hunter education courses. The Missouri Depart ment of Conservation (MDC) has expanded its partnership with the hunter safety course provider Kalkomey Enterpris es, LLC, to offer a new fun and engaging, game-style learn ing option through the online site ilearntohunt.com/.

“This new immersive, sce nario-based offering allows hunter education participants to have game-like experienc es by creating avatars and se lecting their preferred game species and geographies,” explained MDC Hunter Educa tion and Shooting Range Co ordinator Justin McGuire.

Preview the new online offering at player.vimeo.com/ 706253380?h=0a9f3bc413.

McGuire added that the new online option provides immediate quality feedback on real-time decision making for more than 50 in-course

exercises. “They’re really fun and engaging, and they still cover all of our hunter educa tion standards,” he said.

The new online offering will place participants based on their age at the time of registration. Participants 1115 years of age will complete the knowledge portion online but will still be required to take an in-person skills ses sion. Participants 16 years of age and older can complete the entire certification re quirement through the online course.

The cost for the new online Interactive Knowledge Course is $39.95 paid to the online course provider. The price of the online Traditional Knowl edge Course is $24.95. The self-study guide and class room sessions are free, along with the in-person skill ses sion and final exam.

Missouri’s hunter educa tion course is required for any hunter born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, unless exempt. MDC offers a two-step format for hunters 11 to 15 years of age that consists of a knowledge portion taken online, through a self-study guide, or in a classroom setting followed by a four-hour skills session and final exam. Missouri residents 16 years of age and older can complete the entire program online without the need for

a skill session. Learn more about MDC’s Hunter Educa tion program at mdc.mo.gov/ huntereducation.

“MDC has a proud history of providing hunter education going back to 1957 when it began as a voluntary course in Missouri,” said McGuire. “Since then, MDC has provid ed hunter education training and certification to about 1.4 million Missourians.”

He added that MDC’s hunter education offerings have changed over the years to meet the changing needs of the public. “The new offer ings are a perfect example,” McGuire said. “Participants of all ages will find these interac tive courses engaging and fun with just the right amount of challenge.”

Get started on the new online Missouri hunter safety course at ilearntohunt.com/missouri/.

MDC now offers a new immersive, scenario-based, online offering that allows hunter education participants to choose their own experi ences by creating avatars and selecting their preferred game species and geographies.

Find this and other MDC media releases in our MDC online Newsroom.

Elam Bend Firearms Range

The 2022/2023 Missouri deer hunting seasons are as follows. The archery season started Sept. 15 and is open until Nov. 11 as it closes for the Nov. portion of the fire arms deer season. The ar chery season will open back up on Nov. 23 and close for the season on Jan. 15, 2023. The firearms deer youth por

tions are Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 25-27. The main November portion of the firearms deer season is Nov. 12-22. The firearms deer antlerless por tion is Dec. 3-11. The firearms alternative methods portion is the last firearms portion and is Dec. 24-Jan 03, 2023.

The 2022/2023 Fall Deer and Turkey regulations and

information booklet is avail able at license vendors, at MDC offices, or available on line at www.missouriconser vation.org.

Corporal/Conservation Agent Brandon Lyddon

To report conservation violations call the OGT (Operation Game Thief) 24-hour hotline at 1-800-392-1111, you can remain anonymous and rewards are possible.

MDC offers prescribed-burn certification for land management

Become a certified prescribed burn manager through an online course followed by field exercises to demonstrate skills learned.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners, land managers, and contractors to harness the power of prescribed fire to both achieve their landmanagement goals and ben efit native plants and wildlife through the updated training -- Prescribed Burning for Mis souri Land Managers.

Prescribed burning mim ics the historical occurrence of fire that shaped our plant communities, but it is con ducted under a prescription of specified environmental con ditions, such as temperature, humidity, fuel moisture, wind speed and direction.

Landowners, land man agers, and contractors can become certified prescribed

burn managers through a self-paced three-hour online prescribed burn course fol lowed by an all-day field ex ercise to demonstrate skills learned. There is a $25 fee for the online course, but the cost may be covered through a coupon or agency code from an MDC private land conserva tionist.

Learn more from MDC about prescribed fire, pre scribed burn certification classes, field exercises, and more at mdc.mo.gov/yourproperty/fire-management/ prescribed-fire. Check the information under ONLINE PRESCRIBED BURN CLASS for course details, coupon/ discount-fee offerings, and scheduled field exercises. If there are no nearby exercise

scheduled, complete the sur vey to indicate a location pref erence to attend one.

Harness the power of pre scribed fire to both achieve land-management goals and benefit native plants and wildlife. Learn more from MDC about prescribed fire, prescribed burn certification classes, field exercises, and more at mdc.mo.gov/yourproperty/fire-management/ prescribed-fire.

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Corporal/Conservation Agent Brandon Lyddon

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YOUTH QUAIL HUNTING SEASON:

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October 29, 2022 to October 30, 2022

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Jefferson City — Central Standard Time*

These tables are for Jefferson City and points on the same longitude north and south. For locations east, subtract one minute for each 13.5 miles of airline distance. For locations west, add one minute for each 13.5 miles. For example, St. Louis is 106 miles east: subtract 8 minutes; Kansas City is 133 miles west: add 10 minutes.

To find the sunrise and sunset times in your area, visit www.usno.navy.mil/ USNO/astronomical-applications

Remember Your Orange! And Have A Safe Hunt!!!

*Sunrise and sunset from Sept. 1 to Nov. 4 have been converted to daylight saving time.

Open to youths age 6 through 15. Youth who are not hunter-education certified must hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed mentor; however, the mentor may not hunt quail.

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ADULT QUAIL HUNTING SEASON

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Allowed & Prohibited Methods

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Quail Hunting: Allowed Methods Methods: Shotgun

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Additional Info:

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Special Provision During the Firearms Deer Season: During the November portion statewide and antlerless portion in open counties, shot must be no larger than No. 4. This restriction does not apply to landowners hunting on land they own.

About Pheasants

Ring-necked pheasants were introduced to the United States from China in the 1880s and have become one of the nation’s most popular game birds. Unlike many species not native to an area, pheasants have few negative impacts on native wildlife.

Pheasants have been able to thrive in agricultural areas where some native species, such as prairie chickens, have not. Early agricultural practices including the planting of small grain crops, large native grass hayfields, and weedy crop fields provided excellent nesting and brood-rearing habitat for the birds.

Pheasant hunting requires little equipment and is a great way to spend time outdoors with family and friends.

Pheasant Populations

Intensification of agriculture and the loss of Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP, acres throughout the Midwest have led to a decrease in pheasant habitat across their established range.

To bolster populations, wild pheasants from existing populations in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota were released from 1987–2000. A few areas, mainly in northern Missouri, continue to hold steady populations of birds. Pheasant harvest in Missouri peaked in 1990 with 24,479 hunters harvesting nearly 90,000 birds. In the 2016–2017 season, 7,433 hunters took just over 22,431 birds.

Landowners in Missouri’s pheasant range can help populations by providing ample nesting and broodrearing habitat. Native warm-season grass mixes and brome fields tend to provide good nesting opportuni ties, and as with bobwhite quail, diverse patches of mixed grasses, and forbs attract hundreds of insect species that pheasant chicks must have to fuel their rapid growth.

Getting Started

Hunters may take pheasants statewide. This change was made 4 years ago because pheasants are already geographically limited in the state. And because harvest is restricted to male birds only, it does not impact the population.

Pheasant-Hunting Gear

• Hunting vest (preferably orange)

• Comfortable hunting boots

• Shotgun, generally a 12 gauge, loaded with #5 or #6 shot

• Most hunters use a more constricted shot pattern for pheasant hunting than they do for quail. A modified or full choke is recommended.

Well-trained bird dogs are an asset for hunting large, grassy fields, but a few hunters walking side-by-side across a field can also experience the explosive flush of a pheasant.

Where to Find Pheasants

Pheasants are most abundant in northwest Missouri and portions of northeast Missouri. Conservation areas with good populations of pheasants are few. For more detailed information on where to find pheasants, call MDC’s Northwest or Northeast Regional Office. As always, be sure to obtain landowner permission before hunting on private land.

Tips and Tricks

Hunting into the wind with close working dogs while being as quiet as possible helps to keep birds from becoming nervous and flushing wild or running. This is especially important after the first week or two of the season.

DAVID STONNER

THE HARVEST

Jefferson

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Kathy Buck, Manager

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