Category Archives: Species Management

RGS Bolsters Leadership to Accelerate Forest Wildlife Conservation

  Pittsburgh, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2025) — The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) today announced the hiring of two nationally respected conservation leaders to fill new roles: Chief Conservation Officer (operations) Mark Hatfield and Vice … Continue reading

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NDA names MDC 2024 Agency of the Year

Missouri recognized for deer management, hunter recruitment and education, and stakeholder engagement. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The National Deer Association (NDA) named the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) its 2024 Agency of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes an … Continue reading

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First zoo-raised hellbender successfully reproducing in the wild April 13, 2023 by MDC News Missouri hits significant milestone in endangered hellbender population recovery. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a significant milestone in population recovery … Continue reading

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Northern Long-eared Bat Reclassified as Endangered

Date: November 29, 2022 Contact: Georgia Parham, Georgia_Parham@fws.gov, 812-593-8501 Ongoing spread of deadly white-nose syndrome is primary threat, increasing risk of extinction WASHINGTON — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a final rule to reclassify the northern long-eared … Continue reading

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Research Scientist Named Fisheries Biologist Of The Year Wisconsin DNR, November 23, 2022 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that Coldwater Fisheries Research Scientist, Dr. Matthew Mitro, was awarded Fisheries Biologist of the Year … Continue reading

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