Thanks to the Outdoor Pressroom for the tip-off on this important outdoors news story!

Feral hogs are spreading across the fields and woods of the country.  Zebra mussels and asian carp are taking over the waterways.  Eurasian collared doves are flitting across the skies.  Most hunters and outdoorsmen have heard about these invasives.  There are invasive plants as well, both terrestrial and aquatic.

But now, according to this latest alert on the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website, there’s a new threat to the native inhabitants of the Show-Me State.

Be warned of our state’s newest invasive species threat–ZOMBIES!

While zombie management is largely left to the police, military and health agencies, conservation plays a role in protecting Missouri’s fish, forest and wildlife resources–and Missourians–from this invasive species.

Hunters, campers and others in the outdoors and on conservation areas should know there is always the chance they may encounter a zombie while out in the field. Good preparation helps you know what to do if you encounter this newest invasive species in Missouri.

The zombie invasion is like the feral hog problem in parts of Missouri, and its management is similar. We do not encourage organized zombie hunts since that may encourage the intentional release of zombie swarms. It can also disrupt wildlife and hunting opportunities for the more than 500,000 living Missourians who enjoy hunting.

Great.  More zombies.

Of course, as with the CDC guide, the MDC website actually presents real information for MO hunters, masquerading under the zombie guise. It’s almost Halloween, after all. It’s time for costumes and disguises, no?

Seriously, though, I’m glad to see these government agencies at least trying to show a sense of humor.  First the CDC, with the Zombie Apocalypse Preparation Guide, and now this. How long before the Marine Corps decides to stage a zombie invasion training exercise over at Camp Lejeune?

 

 

 

 

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