Spooky season is in full swing, and Sara Karnes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is back on 105.1 The Bull with Grace for our mid-month check-in of "In the Weeds"!

From muskie fishing and bug costume galas to prescribed fire demos, late October has a unique lineup across the Ozarks. [Listen to the full audio interview above] to hear Grace and Sara's fun breakdown, costume ideas, and insider tips!

Late October Highlights


Muskie Fishing at Fellows Lake (Oct 23): Due to high demand, MDC added another session! Head out bright and early at 7:00 AM to learn how to fish for muskie (and maybe even walleye).


Virtual Spooky Season Classes (Oct 27): Dive into Missouri's misunderstood critters!


Batty Bats: Learn flight mechanics, ecological benefits, and white-nose syndrome updates.


Spooky Spiders: Discover why native spiders are essential outdoor helpers rather than creepy pests.


Prescribed Burn Field Day (Oct 27): Landowners can head to Sloan Conservation Area at 5:00 PM to learn how controlled burns clear out fescue and invasive brush to revitalize soil. Participants will also get hands-on experience using a drip torch!


Family Archery (Oct 29): Stop by the Springfield Conservation Nature Center for an afternoon learning how to shoot for sport, target practice, and outdoor fun.


The Moth Ball (Oct 23): An 18+ costume gala at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center starting at 7:00 PM! Come dressed in your finest attire or bug costume to enjoy trail trivia, live painting with a local artist, native-plant mocktails, and a bug costume contest with prizes. (Tickets go quickly—registration is required!)

Hear all the details and full conversation by clicking the audio player above! To register for limited-space events, visit mdc.mo.gov (look under Southwest Events).

Spooky season is in full swing, and Sara Karnes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is back on 105.1 The Bull with Grace for our mid-month check-in of "In the Weeds"!
From muskie fishing and bug costume galas to prescribed fire demos, late October has a unique lineup across the Ozarks. [Listen to the full audio interview above] to hear Grace and Sara's fun breakdown, costume ideas, and insider tips!
Late October Highlights
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Muskie Fishing at Fellows Lake (Oct 23): Due to high demand, MDC added another session! Head out bright and early at 7:00 AM to learn how to fish for muskie (and maybe even walleye).
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Virtual Spooky Season Classes (Oct 27): Dive into Missouri's misunderstood critters!
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Batty Bats: Learn flight mechanics, ecological benefits, and white-nose syndrome updates.
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Spooky Spiders: Discover why native spiders are essential outdoor helpers rather than creepy pests.
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Prescribed Burn Field Day (Oct 27): Landowners can head to Sloan Conservation Area at 5:00 PM to learn how controlled burns clear out fescue and invasive brush to revitalize soil. Participants will also get hands-on experience using a drip torch!
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Family Archery (Oct 29): Stop by the Springfield Conservation Nature Center for an afternoon learning how to shoot for sport, target practice, and outdoor fun.
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The Moth Ball (Oct 23): An 18+ costume gala at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center starting at 7:00 PM! Come dressed in your finest attire or bug costume to enjoy trail trivia, live painting with a local artist, native-plant mocktails, and a bug costume contest with prizes. (Tickets go quickly&mdash;registration is required!)
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Hear all the details and full conversation by clicking the audio player above! To register for limited-space events, visit <a href="https://mdc.mo.gov/" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiryNOEnMmXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQqQE">mdc.mo.gov</a> (look under Southwest Events).

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105.1 The Bull has everything a county music lover could ask for! 105.1 The Bull is Ozarks Best Country, with Summer in the morning, Crews in the midday, Ray in the afternoon, and Corbin in the evening, focusing on all of the happenings in the Ozarks. With local focus, country music that locals love, and locally-owned 105.1 The Bull is the entertainment choice for you.