Ozark Angler Hooks State-Record Quillback

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August 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

MDC congratulates Timothy Keene on breaking the pole-and-line state record by catching a 5-pound, 13-ounce quillback on Bull Shoals Lake.

Ozark, Missouri - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Timothy Keene of Ozark became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a quillback on Bull Shoals Lake in Taney County using a rod and reel.

The new “pole and line” record quillback caught by Keene on June 26 weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. It broke the previous state-record of 2 pounds, 12 ounces. Keene and a fishing buddy were using red and purple-colored spoons trying to catch walleye when he hooked the state-record quillback.

“The quillback put up a pretty good fight. I fought it for at least four minutes until I got it in the boat,” Keene said.

Keene said once he got it in the boat he didn’t really know what type of fish it was, but his fishing buddy did.

“I’m pretty new at fishing so I don’t know all the fish species, but my fishing buddy knew we had a really nice size quillback,” he said. “After some quick research, we were confident we had a new state-record fish.”

Keene says he still can’t believe he has a Missouri state record, which was confirmed by MDC staff using a certified scale at Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery.

“I can’t believe it! This is an event I would have never dreamed of,” he said.

The quillback fish is a part of the sucker family. It is deeper-bodied than most suckers, leading to a carp-like appearance. It can be distinguished from carp by the lack of barbels around the mouth.

Keene is unsure if he is going to mount the fish or not.

Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl.

Last Updated on August 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

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Bearcat Community 5K Run Slated for September 16th

August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - Time to get in shape to run the first ever Bearcat Community 5K Run to benefit the Dexter Cross Country Teams. Coach Leonard Morse has put together a great run on September 16, 2017 beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Top 3 athletes in each Division for male and female will win a medal. T-shirts will also be given to each participant.

Age Divisions are High School age, ages 19-30, ages 31-50, and ages 51+ for both women and men.

Coach Morse can be reached at (573) 820-5851 or you can register at the Concession Stand the day of the race. Check-in times are between 7:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m. Cost to enter is $25 and all proceeds go to benefit the Dexter High School Cross Country Teams.

Pre-Registration deadline is September 10th. This will ensure the correct size t-shirt as they have to be ordered in advance.

Last Updated on August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

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Bloomfield 2017 Fall Baseball Schedule Released

August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Bloomfield, Missouri - The 2017 Bloomfield R-14 Fall Baseball Schedule has been released. The Bloomfield Wildcats will open at Piedmont to play in the Clearwater Jamboree on Saturday, August 12th at noon. They will also compete in the Bernie Round Robin on Saturday, August 26th.

Bloomfield will host a Round Robin on Saturday, September 9th against Van Buren and Advance. They will then compete at the Bernie Fall Baseball Tournament on September 23rd - 27th.

The Bloomfield Wildcats will end their Fall Baseball schedule on October 4th at home against Leopold.

BLOOMFIELD FALL BASEBALL SCHEDULE

August 12th Clearwater Jamboree at Piedmont Noon

August 22nd @ Holcomb 4:30 p.m.

August 23rd vs Bell City (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

August 26th Bernie Round Robin vs Holcomb at noon, vs Bernie at 2 p.m.

August 29th @ Puxico 4:30 p.m.

August 30th vs Oran (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

August 31st @ Leopold 4:30 p.m.

September 5th vs Twin Rivers (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

September 7th @ Senath 4:30 p.m.

September 9th Bloomfield Round Robin vs Van Buren @ 10 a.m., vs Advance at 2 p.m.

September 11th @ Gideon 4:30 p.m.

September 12th @ East Carter 4:30 p.m.

September 14th vs Holcomb (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

September 18th @ Bell City 4:30 p.m.

September 21st vs Bernie (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

September 22nd vs Naylor (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

September 23rd - 27th Bernie Tournament (TBA)

September 29th @ Advance 4:30 p.m.

October 4th vs Leopold (HOME) 4:30 p.m.

Last Updated on August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

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Conservation Commission Welcomes New Commissioner Nicole Wood

August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Conservation Commission welcomes new commissioner Nicole Wood

The St. Francois County outdoor enthusiast brings experience and passion to MDC.

Jefferson City, Missouri - Gov. Greitens announced on July 31 the appointment of long-time conservationist and outdoor enthusiast Nicole Wood to the Missouri Conservation Commission. The Governor has appointed Wood to a term that expires June 30, 2023. Wood replaces James T. Blair, IV, of St. Louis whose Commission appointment expired. Wood’s appointment will be subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate.

Wood is the director of operations at Woodland Operations and Maintenance, where she is involved in the daily management of 20,000 acres of land in the Missouri Ozarks. She is only the fifth woman appointed to the Conservation Commission in the Department’s 80 year history.

“Nicole’s passion for the outdoors and her strong business acumen will be extremely beneficial to the Commission’s ongoing work in strategic planning, budget guidance, and Wildlife Code regulations,” said Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley.

Wood serves on the boards of the National Wildlife Federation, Conservation Federation of Missouri, Parkland Hospital Foundation, and the National Wildlife Federation Endowment. She and her family share a passion for the outdoors.

“Missouri has the best Department of Conservation in the United States and, to be part of that as a commissioner is an incredible honor,” Wood said. “I look forward to working with all the commissioners, staff and citizens on continuing to make the Department the best in the country.”

Her interest in the outdoors started at a young age while on family hunting and fishing trips. She enjoys floating, rafting, kayaking or just sitting on a gravel bar. Wood also has a family history of commitment to conservation with her father, Howard Wood, serving as commissioner from 1997 to 2003.

The Missouri Conservation Commission controls, manages, restores, conserves and regulates the bird, fish, game, forestry and all wildlife resources of the state, including hatcheries, sanctuaries, refuges, reservations and all other property owned, acquired or used for such purposes, as well as the acquisition and establishment of those properties.

Last Updated on August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

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Angler Catches State-Record Green Sunfish

August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Congratulations to Bowen Dockery on breaking the state record by catching a 1-pound, 3-ounce green sunfish on a trotline.

Greentop, Missouri - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Bowen Dockery of Greentop became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he caught a green sunfish on a private pond in Schuyler County. The new “alternative method” record fish caught by Dockery on July 5 weighed 1 pound, 3 ounces. Dockery’s recent catch broke the previous state record of 6-ounces, caught in 1993.

“Pulling up that trotline and seeing that large green sunfish on the end of my hook is wild to think about. I still can’t believe I caught that fish,” Dockery said.

Dockery said he was fishing for bait using night crawlers when he caught the state-record green sunfish.

“This was my first time I have ever fished with a trotline, and somehow I caught a state-record fish,” he said. “I have tried to break records fishing in the Mississippi River before, but I never thought I would break a record by fishing out of my own pond. I’m so excited about this catch.”

MDC weighed the green sunfish on a certified scale in Kirksville.

“This is the eighth state-record fish this year. 2017 is shaping up to be a year for state-record fish,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “The mild weather we have had this year means more anglers are fishing, and catching big fish.”

Dockery said he plans to mount the new state-record green sunfish.

Last Updated on August 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

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