AREA OUTDOORS CALENDAR
▼ THIS WEEK
OCT. 9-12: Urban Deer Hunting Season Opens – The urban area deer hunting season runs in 11 counties in Missouri. For regulations, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Web page at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/seasons/.
OCT. 10: Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session – 1-3 p.m. for adults ages 18 and older at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Learn nature photography from award-winning photographer Pat Whalen from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Pat teaches the Nature’s Palette Classroom at Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. He will share his skills, techniques, and knowledge of how, when, and where to get the best nature shots. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
OCT. 11: Preparation for Winter Bird Feeding – 1:30-3 p.m. for families at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Join Naturalist, Lisa Richter in this workshop and fall birding hike. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
OCT. 13: Discover Nature Families: Exploration Orienteering – 5-7 p.m. for families with children ages 8 and older at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Venture off the beaten path in search of less known scenic areas within Burr Oak Woods. By learning to navigate the wilderness with map and compass, you will journey to a few of Burr Oak Woods best-kept secrets. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
OCT. 13, 14 & 15: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 6-9:30 p.m. each day at Fort Osage Vo-Tech Center in Independence. Al Diman is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older and must attend all three sessions in order to qualify. Students under 16 must bring proof of age. Pre-register by calling 816-325-7370.
OCT. 14: Birding: Birding Watcher – 8:30-10 a.m. for adults ages 18 and older at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Identify the last of the fall migrants passing through plus the local bird residents here at Burr Oak Woods. Missouri Master Naturalist Sara Scheil will lead this group on a favorite trail. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
OCT. 15: Woodcock Hunting Season Opens – The woodcock hunting season opens in Missouri and runs through Nov. 28. Bag limit is three and possession limit is six. For regulations, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Web page at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/seasons/.
OCT. 15: Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season Opens – The ruffed grouse hunting season opens in Missouri and runs through Jan. 15, 2010. Bag limit is two and possession limit is four. For regulations, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Web page at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/seasons/.
▼ COMING UP
OCT. 17: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lee’s Summit Police Department. Students must be age 11 or older; participants ages 16 and younger must bring proof of age. Shane Luallen is the instructor. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
OCT. 17: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lone Jack Primary Education Building in Lone Jack. Students must be age 11 or older. Students under 16 must bring proof of age. Frank Powers is the instructor. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
OCT. 18: Deer Stalking – 1-2 p.m. for families with children ages 6 and older at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Join a naturalist for a fall hike to discuss and learn about the whitetail deer. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
OCT. 24: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Independence. Students must be age 11 or older. Frank Powers is the instructor. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
OCT. 29: Dutch-Oven Cooking – 5:30-7:30 p.m. for adults ages 18 and older at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs. Learn how to select, season, clean, prepare food, regulate temperature and properly clean a Dutch oven. A recipe or two will be available as well while preparing an entire Dutch oven meal. Please call 816-228-3766 to register.
NOV. 2, 3 & 4: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 6-9:30 p.m. each day at Raytown High School. Students must be age 11 or older and must attend all three sessions in order to qualify. Pre-register by calling 816-268-7027.
NOV. 7: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. Jake Jacoby is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
NOV. 7: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oak Grove Community Center. Mike Mansell is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
NOV. 7: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Lee’s Summit. There is a $5 building use fee per student. Class is held in the Campus Center, Room 241. Students must be age 11 or older. Don Sears is the instructor. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
NOV. 10, 11 & 12: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 6-9:30 p.m. each day at Fort Osage Vo-Tech Center in Independence. Al Diman is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older and must attend all three sessions in order to qualify. Students under 16 must bring proof of age. Pre-register by calling 816-325-7370.
DEC. 5: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. Jake Jacoby is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
DEC. 5: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oak Grove Community Center. Mike Mansell is the instructor. Students must be age 11 or older. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
DEC. 5: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Class – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Lee’s Summit. There is a $5 building use fee per student. Class is held in the Campus Center, Room 241. Students must be age 11 or older. Don Sears is the instructor. Pre-register by calling 816-655-6250.
