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05/06/2020

https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Buffalo-National-River-reopening-in-phases-570228851.html?fbclid=IwAR3L_Sbj1ZErRvgRodwOy3Mgf7_ggJkkcRJXHAr2Quurwoqs7E2PBpLP1MQ

The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

05/06/2020

Daily trout tags, along with a fishing permit, unless exempt, will be required beginning May 16 for fishing at all four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. MDC hatchery staff will resume stocking the parks on May 15 to provide angling opportunities prior to May 16. State Parks will begin to reopen retail operations in parks leading up to May 16. For more information, visit Missouri State REMINDERS ON SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE OUTDOORS
With the current public-health emergency caused by COVID-19, MDC reminds people to continue to heed recommendations for hand washing, physical distancing, and all other public-health measures during outdoor activities. MDC advises people to make outdoor activities as safe and enjoyable as possible by taking the following actions:

If you have been sick in the last two weeks, please stay home for your health and the safety of others.
Travel in a small group of 10 people or fewer.
If a conservation area looks crowded or an area parking lot is full, please do not stop and find another less-crowded location.
Keep a proper physical distance of at least six feet while visiting areas and especially on trails.
Avoid popular spots where people congregate, such as scenic overlooks, fishing docks, etc.
Pack water, soap and/or hand sanitizer.
Parks website at mostateparks.com/.

Daily trout tags at Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, and Roaring River State Park are $4 for adults and $3 for those 15 years of age or younger. The daily limit at these three parks remains four trout per day.

04/09/2020

https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/news/ozark-national-scenic-riverways-suspends-commercial-services-activities-and-updates-current-operations.htm?fbclid=IwAR0Goa-ywdI6zQU1QVLmIjbGGGpOYxiOPwrZgir8QW1thfQUQvlxW7AE6Jo

04/09/2020

Reynolds County, Mo is telling outsiders to stay away
The Southeast Missouri county is asking visitors to stay out to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CENTERVILLE, Mo (KMOX) - If you’re planning on floating the Black River or going turkey hunting in Reynolds County, Missouri when the season opens in a couple of weeks, think again.

Reynolds has joined neighboring Iron County in issuing a limited access order, asking those who don’t live in the county to stay away until at least May 11.

Related: Union calls for Missouri governor to make masks mandatory in grocery, retail stores

County Health Center Administrator Frances Vermillion tells KMOX it is an enforceable order.

"If I have somebody who is non-compliant repeatedly, I have the opportunity to go to the prosecutor and get a court order. That's something I never want to do," Vermillion says. "I believe I could talk to people and make them understand better. You can't force people."

Vermillion says there is an exemption for people who have business in the county, "Non-residents are allowed to come in, but we ask them to take care of their business and then return home."

She says county officials decide to issue the order after seeing thousands stream to parks and rivers despite the social distancing orders.

As of noon Tuesday, Reynolds County had two confirmed COVID-19 cases.

The state of Missouri is reporting 58 deaths and 3,327 total cases of COVID-19.

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04/09/2020

https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/04/03/iron-co-issues-stay-at-home-order/

The Iron County Commissioner’s and the Iron County Health Department have issued a stay-at-home order.

04/05/2020

https://wadeoutthere.com/what-to-do-when-its-raining-trout/?fbclid=IwAR2vj5gPML2hY1yH5eayF6SYifH8URrZvEHtoAZfGJxPfdrCW_AFxIJvA3U

Fly fishing article about what to do when the dry fly hatch is so intense that it looks like it is raining trout. Six techniques to help. Wadeoutthere.

04/02/2020

National Park Service closed the Buffalo National River to recreational use until further notice.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson asked the federal government to close the access to the river Wednesday after reports of large crowds.

03/31/2020

Al Bourisaw of Ozark Fly Fishers sent this message out to the fly fishing group yesterday. Wonderful information.

Getting bored while at home?. Tied enough flies for two seasons? This would be a good time to review or learn a little more about the bugs trout eat, Go to http://www.renegadefishers.com and in right menu click on Bug University. More information than you really need to know, but you might see something that catches your interest. Might also help with proportions when tying.

03/24/2020

https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-temporarily-waive-fishing-permits-starting-friday?fbclid=IwAR3dbnXjNFuTdU5wLUjRPkUl2HiErZFsngDaEBvqt42iaThuEttGNT3pjdg

Starting March 27, people may fish in Missouri without a permit through April 15.