By Larry Dablemont
Most all waters in the Midwest have catfish, but if you want to eat some, you should go after those in ponds, lakes or rivers that are not muddy or of substandard water quality.
Outdoors
Get hunter education through MDC’s online format
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians ages 16 and older they may obtain their hunter-education certification through an all-online format. The online option allows Missourians ages 16 and older to complete their certification at their convenience at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The all-online format is available at https://www.hunter-ed.com/missouri/.
Learn about wild edibles at Sept. 22 MDC virtual program
Leaf color is what many people associate with fall, but if you know where to look, the outdoors can also furnish tasty treats in autumn.
MDC holds a virtual presentation about spiders Sept. 24
Spiders are everywhere including in your yard, on your house, and occasionally in your house.
Learn how trout are raised at Sept. 17 MDC virtual hatchery tour
Trout are a popular fish to catch in Missouri, but they’re not native to the Show-Me State. Many of the rainbow and brown trout found in Missouri streams and at trout parks began their lives in a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) cold-water hatchery.