Hatchery
MO Natives
MDC History
Fishing Regulations
Miscellaneous
100
Two species of trout raised at The Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery
Brown and Rainbow
100
Speckled Kingsnake
100
This person is the director of the Missouri Department of Conservation
Jason Sumners
100
Anglers on Lake Taneycomo can keep this many trout per day
4 total per day, only one may be brown
100
When is our monthly volunteer meetings
First Tuesday of each month
200
Number of trout that the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery raises each year
1.5 million
200
Young copperheads lure prey with this adaptation.
Yellow tail
200
These are the three symbols on the MDC triangle
Leaf, fish, and raccoon
200
In Lake Taneycomo, this is the minimum legal length, in inches, for harvesting a brown trout
20 inches
200
How many volunteer hours are required throughout the month?
10 hours per month
300
Why did they choose trout for Taneycomo?
Trout love cold water and are a popular fish for anglers to catch
300
This fast swimmer uses its long snout like a snorkel
Spiny Softshell Turtle
300
Under the Design for Conservation, this percentage of sale tax is dedicated to the Department of Conservation
One-eighth of one percent
($8 = 1 penny)
300
When is trout fishing allowed on Lake Taneycomo
Year-round, 365 days, 24/7
300
This is the fish species that best represents Sara's soul
Flounder
400
The water in the raceway's averages what temperature year-round
42 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit
400
Due to their unique features Tiger-Lily is a fan favorite. How can you identify each head?
Tiger has a longer neck than Lily
400
These are the four values and behaviors that helps guide MDC's mission
Dedicated to our Mission
Responsible Stewards
Trusted Professionals
One MDC
400
In Lake Taneycomo, the size regulation for rainbow trout stops at this point
Fall Creek
400
Kayla said she would be this animal for the day
Bald Eagle
500
Excluding Shepherd of the Hills, name two of Missouri's five trout hatcheries
Bennet Springs, Montauk, Roaring River, and Maramec Spring
500
A group of nesting great blue herons, often found high in trees near water, is called this
Rookeries
500
Before it was called the Missouri Department of Conservation, it was called this
Missouri Conservation Commission
500
Anglers are required to purchase a trout permit when doing this. (Two answers)
All anglers that keep and/or possess trout throughout the lake
All anglers fishing between Highway 65 and Table Rock Dam
500
Name 3 of the 5 audiences walking through the door
Explorers
Facilitators
Professional/Hobbyists
Experience Seekers
Rechargers