AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & Public Safety: Missouri’s neighbors are seeing more black bears, and Fort Smith police are urging caution after at least 10 sightings over the weekend, reminding residents not to approach or feed bears and to call non-emergency if one is spotted. Deer Hunting Access: The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking online applications July 1–31 for more than 140 managed deer hunts statewide, with hunts running mid-September through mid-January and results posted online starting Aug. 15. Animal Health Biosecurity: Missouri agriculture officials updated rules to guard against the New World screwworm, requiring a veterinary inspection certificate within 14 days for animals entering from infested zones and barring animals from moving through those areas. Outdoor Learning: MDC is offering free Discover Nature Fishing lessons in July at Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area, with online registration required for four progressive classes. Courts & Pesticides: The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Roundup “failure to warn” cancer lawsuits, ruling federal pesticide law preempts state claims—an outcome likely to dismiss thousands of cases. Heat & Climate Impacts: A study finds heat waves have increased across Türkiye’s biggest cities, adding to the growing picture of climate-driven extremes.
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