Blue Catfish Tagging in Mark Twain Lake
Resource Science,Fisheries
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Little is known about blue catfish populations and angler exploitation in Mark Twain Lake.
Projects
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Pan Fish Versus Predator Fish
Resource Science,Fisheries
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MDC is improving pan fish size through the introduction of predator species.
Forest Inventory and Analysis
Resource Science,Forestry
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MDC cooperates with the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to provide the information needed to assess Missouri and America's forests.
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
Resource Science,Fisheries,Wildlife
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The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has been sponsoring the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation every five years since 1955. Over the years, the Missouri Department of Conservation has lent its...
Missouri's Deer Hunters
Resource Science,Wildlife
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The MDC Deer Program surveys deer hunters to gauge public opinion regarding deer numbers and management strategies and for indicators of deer population trends in each county. We greatly appreciate the responses we receive which help make our...
Missouri Black Bear Project
Resource Science
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MDC is conducting research to determine the growth rate and size of the black bear population and to also examine bear habitat use and movement patterns.
Population genetics of walleye
Fisheries,Resource Science
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Walleye management is focused on preservation,countering the negative effects of impoundments, and providing angling opportunities. New information has emerged regarding the genetic structure of walleye using microsatellite makers and...
The Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP)
Resource Science,Private Lands
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MRAP increases recreational opportunities on private land by providing payments to landowners opening their land for recreational activities. We estimate the associated increase in economic benefits.
Eagle Watch Program
Resource Science
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The Missouri Eagle Watch Program allows volunteers to contribute to the conservation of bald eagles in the state by reporting eagle and eagle nest sightings and collecting other information.
Human Dimension Survey Methods
Resource Science
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MDC managers and decision makers often need information on what “the public” thinks about resource management issues—from how users like a new trail or exhibit to how the state should manage the deer population. For any public survey, we must...