Discover Nature
Candice Davis is the former Media Specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation's Southeast and Ozark regions. Though raised to appreciate the Missouri outdoors, Candice is discovering nature on a new and exciting level as she gets up close and personal with snakes, insects, and Southeast Missouri's diverse landscape. Her goal is to share her learning experiences and show Southeast Missourians how they're directly connected to their land.
Mother, son duo discover nature through trapping
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 10:46 AM
With a personality as sparkly and bright as her sunglasses, Leslie Bruner-Thresher plays multiple roles. She's a wife, mother, part-time P.E. teacher, Mary Kay sales lady, and trapper. Yes, she traps furbearing animals. When officials in Mississippi County discussed a problem with beaver damage to the levees and drainage ditches, Leslie was asked to learn how to trap so she could help combat the problem...
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