Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Tying flies may look complex or intimidating at first, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a free, hands-on opportunity to learn this skill. Anglers won’t want to miss out on the amazing trout fishing …
Body Kansas City, Mo. – Nothing burns better in a fireplace or wood stove than a piece of cord wood that is well seasoned and split to the just right size. Learn tips for making firewood and enjoy other winter outdoor skills and crafts when the Missouri …
Kansas City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) connects people with nature, including young children. MDC’s Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs is offering a free Mammal Mania program for children ages 3 to 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. …
Kansas City, Mo. – Nature reveals herself more openly in winter with foliage off the trees and shrubs. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free guided winter hikes from 10 to 11 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 to 2 p.m …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s walkway accessing Ridgetop Trail is temporarily inaccessible through Feb. 17 due to construction. “We are removing the top structure over …
GRAY SUMMIT, Mo.— It may be hard to believe, but winter is now in its home stretch. That means warmer weather—fishing weather—is not that far off. For teachers wanting to teach their students fishing skills, now is the perfect time to get ready for those …
Body EUREKA, MO.—Take the mystery out of how your deer antlers score. It’s a question many hunters ask when admiring the antlers from a proudly harvested buck. Hunters can find out how antlers they found or harvested stack up during the Deer Antler …
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Body WILDWOOD, Mo.— Opportunities to learn how to collect, boil down, and create their own maple syrup or sugar from trees you might have in your own backyard are still available. Space in the Backyard Maple Sugaring Programs for families is still open …
TIPTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn to fish with a spinning rod and reel at Tipton City Park Lake Feb. 17 from 1-2 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of using a spinning rod …
Body EUREKA, Mo.—Shooters can at times face a challenge—finding ammunition. It might be hard to come by, expensive to purchase, or both. But what if you could make your own? You could enjoy shooting independent of the ammunition market. You’ll also …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – When it comes to fly fishing, some people get as much enjoyment in making their own lures as they do in using those lures to catch fish. If you have become interested in fly fishing and want to get information about tying your own flies, …
Body EUREKA, Mo.— Modern sporting and AR style rifles have become very popular with firearm enthusiasts. Many people are starting to hunt with them as well. While capable tools in knowledgeable hands, these new rifles also present a few unique challenges …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Watching birds is a great way to learn more about birds and your observations can also provide useful data for biologists through programs like the Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen-driven bird- …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn about basic archery equipment maintenance at an event Feb. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Columbia at MDC's Central Regional Office. Bow and arrow maintenance is an …
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Have you been yearning for trout with bowtie pasta and spring vegetables? Or perhaps crispy golden trout stuffed with crabmeat and finished with oregano? Maybe you just want the plain smoked variety. If so, the Missouri Department of …
Kansas City, Mo. – Winter is a good time to see hawks, eagles, and owls. With foliage off the trees, they are more easily spotted on perches. They can also be seen circling in the sky as they look for food, or perhaps even diving on a mouse along the …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Learn to Fish: Trout Discovery Table | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Jackson Rotary Lake | …
Body St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free guided birding hike from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 15, at Wallace State Park south of Cameron. Winter is a good time to go birding. Without foliage on trees and …
Kansas City, Mo. – Sharpening a hunting knife or pocketknife seems easy when holding a whetstone and a blade in your hands. But subtle differences in technique and tools can make a big difference between barely sharp and truly sharp, and outdoor experts …
