Outdoors

Only natural holiday trees and greenery are accepted for recycling or can be used for wildlife habitat.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in the state harvested 68,312 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season on Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks and 20,924 were does.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in the state harvested 68,312 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season on Nov.

Some cavity-nesting animals provide great opportunities for attracting nature to the backyard.For those looking to learn more about building nesting boxes that could attract cavity-nesting birds and flying squrrels, the Missouri Department of Conservation will present a virtual program, “Birds: Cavity Nesters and Nesting Boxes” from 1 to 2 p.m.

With fall giving way to winter, natural food sources become scarcer for birds, especially after a particularly dry growing season.

KANSAS CITY NORTH — The online registration for the Wilderness Run deadline is noon, Thursday, Nov.

Due to a recent finding of Sandy Flesh disease in walleye taken from Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas, Missouri Department of Conservation biologists are asking Missouri anglers to watch for this uncommon fish disease.

Insects are seeking a way to get out of the cold this winter.“Over the next few weeks, it is critical to ensure your home is properly sealed to avoid insect roommates this fall,” said Emily Althoff, University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist, in an extension press release.Overwintering insects are more of a nuisance than anything else, said Althoff, but to avoid unwanted company, it is important to seal cracks and entry points with caulk or weather stripping.