Body St. LOUIS, Mo.—Many people may have received a handgun as a holiday gift. Others may have owned one for some time without having the opportunity to learn how to properly care for and maintain it. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is …
FULTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to Veterans Park Lake in Fulton on Wednesday, Feb. 4 for a day of trout fishing. Participants of this free event will have the opportunity to learn how to properly clean fish …
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Shake off the cabin fever and have fun learning about nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) upcoming Nature Game Night at the Boone County Nature School. Participants will learn about the nature school and local …
Body BOWLING GREEN, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) invite landowners to a forest and woodland management workshop Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bowling Green High School. This …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that trout may be harvested from Rotary Lake in Jackson, Legion Lake in Perryville, Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston, and Capaha Park Lake in Cape Girardeau …
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Nature not only provides inspiration for art, but the raw materials to create it too—even if one wants to make a snowman, but there’s no snow around. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding a Sweet Gum Snowmen …
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Like any muscle in the body, “exercising” the mind is important for keeping it functioning well and in good shape. It also helps prevent and combat conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease. It turns out that many nature and outdoor- …
Body BRANSON, Mo. – Nature reveals itself more openly in winter with foliage off the trees and shrubs. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free guided winter hike along Lake Taneycomo on Saturday, Jan. 24. Join the Shepherd of the …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Don’t just throw out the fat from a harvested deer. Learn how to make balms and candles using deer fat with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in Springfield. MDC will host a Deer Tallow Balms & Candles class from 1: …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Although wintertime conditions persist, it is never too early to get inspired to plant natives! Join Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City during the next three months to jumpstart your garden knowledge and to learn the importance of …
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will temporarily close its shooting range at Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area near Highlandville for maintenance and repairs starting Monday, Jan. 19. Crews will complete routine …
SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—The setback levee construction project has begun on the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. MDC is closely cooperating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the …
Body ASBURY, Mo. – The cooler temperatures mean Missourians may see short-eared owls flying low over native grasslands. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a Short-Eared Owl Hike from 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Shawnee Trail Conservation …
Body St. LOUIS, Mo.—Furbearer trapping is a way to extend the hunting season that involves strategy and wit to overcome an animal’s acute instincts for survival. Trapping is part of a rich outdoor tradition and history in Missouri that reaches back many …
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Nature can provide all the basic materials to create art. For example, Missouri is home to an incredible variety of plants, many of which can be used to create amazing natural dye. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to an Eagle Adventure at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This free event will feature indoor programs with …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Whether it’s used for smothering waffles or dipping French toast sticks, maple syrup is a staple on many breakfast foods. Coming from sugar maple trees, the sap can be harvested and boiled into syrup. Learn about this process with …
CARTER COUNTY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public for help in finding who illegally shot and left an adult bull elk as waste at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southern Missouri the night of Nov. 25, 2025. Visitors …
