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Fox squirrel
OUTDOORS WITH LARRY DABLEMONT: Summer hunting
I was walking along a wooded ridgetop trail years ago when a young fox squirrel fell from a limb above me and landed with a thud not more than 10 feet from my boots. He didn't waste any time leaving … more
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Bluegill, while tricky to find, are plentiful right now, and among the tastiest of all fish, says columnist David Woods.
FISHING REPORT Ozarks waters offer bumper fishing opportunities
Anglers enjoyed a bumper harvest from the unintentional stocking efforts of the recent flood events in the Spring River as the hatchery flooded out releasing trout. White, black or olive brown wooly … more
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Larry Dablemont, Outdoors Columnist
OUTDOORS WITH LARRY DABLEMONT: Old Timers
Charlie Curran was born close to the Big Piney River in 1938 and for 88 years he has stayed close to the Big Piney River. He lives near Duke, on the lower third of the river where he fishes regularly … more
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Big Piney Nature Center and Museum
A dream I have
Columnist’s note: I wrote this article in June of 2012. This week the dream has finally come to be a reality. We are calling it the Big Piney Nature Center and Museum. And yes, it is much like … more
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Noblett Lake
Finding hungry fish in the Ozarks' hidden gems
The Memorial Day holiday weekend ended with a washout as the stubborn wet weather cycle we have been experiencing continues. Area lakes and rivers had been fishing well until the muddy waters hit. I … more
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Rock bass are not the ferocious fighters that smallmouth are, but what they lack in size they make up for in fun, says columnist David Woods.
Ozarks provide rich fishing environment
The spring-fed creeks and rivers of the Ozark Plateau are truly a unique natural Wonder of the World. Boasting 4,400 individual springs, the state of Missouri likely has more spring-fed rivers and … more
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Teens invited to Extreme Jakes event
The Current River Callers, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, invites teens ages 13 to 17 to an Extreme Jakes Shooting Event. The … more
Columnist David Woods recently spent a morning fishing for crappie with his dad, noting this has been one of the more challenging crappie seasons in memory.
FISHING REPORT Navigating the high water
The last of the Flower Moon illuminated the pre-dawn from behind a thin veil of wispy clouds as I drove towards Lake Norfork this morning to run my lines.  I like to catfish when the water … more
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Jenni Chilton Dodson, art instructor for Homeschool Art Adventures, hosted a plein air event April 22 for her students to celebrate Earth Day. Plein air, French for “open air,” refers to the practice of creating art outdoors, inspired by natural surroundings. Students came with blankets and camping chairs, setting up their own drawing stations across the scenic grounds of the Harlin Museum of West Plains. The youths, including Daydrien Estes, 9, of Pottersville, sketched various elements from around the museum, including spring blooms planted by the Grandmother's Garden Club of West Plains. Summer Arts & Crafts classes will be held every other Monday at the Harlin Museum 405 Worcester St. Open to students of all ages, sessions are expected to follow the same format as the school-year program, with students divided into four age groups ranging from 4 to 18 years old. For more information, text Dodson at 573-604-2577.
En plein air
Aspiring pilots offered a ‘Flying Start’ May 17
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more at 9 a.m. May 17, as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on … more
VA Medical Center to host Veteran Fishing Day event Wednesday
Veterans who enjoy the challenge of catching fish and spending time with others like themselves are invited to a special event just for them in mid-May. The John J. Pershing U.S. Department of … more
MDC officials ask people to "leave wildlife wild" by not interfering with newborn or young animals, such as baby rabbits, because it can do more harm than good. Rabbits seldom survive in captivity and can actually die of fright from being handled.
MDC reminds people to ‘leave wildlife wild’
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people that young wildlife they encounter this time of year may appear to be abandoned, but that’s usually not the case. MDC asks that people … more
Mo. Bear Foundation to host hunting expo
The Missouri Bear Foundation will host its inaugural Missouri Hunting Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Admission is $3 for ages 13 and older in … more
The City of West Plains has planted trees at the North Terra Golf Club in honor of Arbor Day, and as a participant in the Tree City USA program, the 14th year the city has taken part. City Clerk Kellie Mayers, right, said the city looks forward to continuing the effort to plant trees on public property, the goal being environmental stewardship. With Mayers, from left, are West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, Public Relations Coordinator Cody Sanders and Community Services Director Todd Shanks.
West Plains marks Arbor Day with tree planting
Arbor Day was celebrated this year by West Plains city officials by planting a tree at the North Terra Golf Club.  The national holiday, recognized April 30, was established in 1970 by … more
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Invasive zebra mussels are fingernail-sized, black-and-white striped bivalve mollusks native to the Caspian Sea region of Asia.
MDC advises boaters to beware of hitchhikers
As boat owners and water enthusiasts are getting ready to hit Missouri lakes and rivers, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) warns all to be on the lookout for the infamous invasive zebra … more
243 new cases of CWD found during past year
The Missouri Department of Conservation reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: … more
MDC reminds people to ‘Be BearWise’ to avoid conflicts with black bears
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000-plus black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, bears … more
MDC seeks bird watchers for West Plains route
Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with eight vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri … more
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains received plenty of help when they planted a dogwood tree on campus on April 24, in honor of Arbor Day. They were joined by several eighth-grade students from Howell Valley School. Above, the Howell Valley group gathers around the tree, which was planted on the north side of Lybyer Hall off Cass Avenue. The tree was purchased from West Plains Greenhouses and Nursery. University officials also gave away 50 silver maple tree seedlings purchased from the Missouri Department of Conservation to the students and others attending the ceremony.
Howell Valley 8th graders help plant tree at MSU-WP for Arbor Day
The winners of a Bass Cat Bobcat boat and $1,000 as the Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Bass Tournament team that caught the most fish by weight are Nick Ellison and Joshua Albarado, both of West Plains, who reeled in 14.16 pounds of bass. The largest fish they caught came in at just under 4 pounds. From left are Bass Cat Boats President Rick Pierce of Mtn. Home, Ellison, Albarado and Tournament Director Dan Singletary of West Plains.
CF Benefit Bass Tourney winners named
The 40 th annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Bass Tournament was held April 12 at Norfork Lake, Henderson, Ark. Tournament organizers announced 53 of the 222 boats entered had at least one fish to weigh, … more
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