Happy Groundhog Day! Groundhogs found fame in weather forecasting lore, but there’s much more to learn about these large rodents, especially their homebuilding skills. Discover more about groundhogs in this video. Also visit our field guide at mdc.mo.gov for more fun facts about Missouri wildlife. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

FEBRUARY NATURAL EVENTS – It may be cold outside, but not all wildlife are inactive this time of year. AskMDC provides some insight in this short video. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

18K views · 507 reactions | MDC staff stocked about 1,300 foot-long rainbow trout into Sedalia’s Liberty Park Pond this morning. The trout are from our Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery near Branson. Anglers began catching trout shortly after they were stocked. It is catch-and-release fishing until Jan. 31. Trout may be harvested starting Feb. 1. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook