Turkey, deer hunting will be discussed at MDC meetings

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting four public meetings in January to discuss turkey management and proposed changes in deer hunting regulations.

State wildlife biologists will make presentations on antler restrictions and turkey season details. Meetings will be 7 to 9 p.m. on the following dates at these locations:

* Tuesday in Piedmont at the Clearwater Youth Center, Highway 34, adjacent to Clearwater High School;

* Wednesday in Marble Hill at the Methodist Church on Highway 34;

* Thursday in Perryville at the Perryville Community Center, corner of Spring and St. Joseph streets;

* Jan. 18 in Cape Girardeau at the Conservation Campus Nature Center in North Cape Girardeau County Park.

A public comment period will follow the presentation. MDC staff will be available to answer questions.

For more information, call the MDC Cape Girardeau office at (573) 290-5730.