Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s Ridgetop Trail is temporarily closed through Feb. 7 due to construction. All other trails will remain open during this time. “A contractor …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to …
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free-to-attend “Field to Freezer” workshop teaching the basics of deer processing from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at MDC Ozark Regional Office. Advance registration is required …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says trout may be harvested from Rotary Lake in Jackson, Giessing Lake in Farmington, Legion Lake in Perryville, Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston, and Capaha Park Lake in Cape Girardeau …
Body SAVANNAH, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer an ice fishing workshop in Andrew County from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 8. This free workshop will take place at Happy Holler Lake located northeast of Savannah. …
PUXICO, Mo. – Celebrate the majesty of bald eagles with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Mingo Swamp, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, World Bird Sanctuary, and Puxico School District during free-to- …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Adding suet to your backyard bird-feeding set-up is a great way to increase the variety of birds you’ll see – particularly in winter. People can get information about birds that are attracted to suet feeders and they can also make their …
Body BRANSON, Mo. – Volunteers play valuable roles at a number of Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) facilities, including at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center. People who are interested in volunteering at MDC’s Shepherd of …
Body St. LOUIS, Mo.— Many shooters focus on improving their shooting accuracy and safety when using their rifles . . . both extremely important. However, it’s easier to overlook the equally important aspects of care and cleaning. The Missouri Department …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Waterfowl hunters can provide input on hunting zone boundaries and season structure in Missouri for the next five-year period (2026-2030) at a series of public meetings the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold at …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo – Despite winter’s chill, squirrels are still lively and active outdoors. Join Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) naturalist Jalen Holloway for a free “Sensational Squirrels” educational program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on …
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Jason Langston is now enforcing Missouri’s fish and wildlife regulations in a part of the state he knows well. Langston, a native of Howell County began his duties as Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Agenti n Howell County …
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Shake off the cabin fever and come have fun learning about nature and the outdoors with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a Nature Game Night at the Boone County Nature School. Come learn about the nature school and local …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Learn the history of maple sugaring and techniques used to harvest the sweet sap from Missouri’s native maple trees at an event with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). This event will be held Feb. 1 from 9-11 a.m. at the Boone …
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend a skills course offered from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at MDC’s Kansas City Regional Office on James …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Sometimes the food-finding instincts of coyotes, bobcats, and other animals can pose problems for livestock owners and other rural landowners. People needing hunting solutions to these problems should plan to attend the Missouri …
WENTZVILLE, Mo.—Teachers, if there was an activity that could help your students keep focus, improve their grades, and boost their self-esteem, would you say “bullseye?” Archery has been proven to do just that for students who participate in the Missouri …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Join Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) education staff at an online event focused on where to go hunting. This event is open to all ages and will be held on Jan. 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Participants of this event will learn how …
Body DEFIANCE, Mo.— The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to help people discover upland gamebird hunting and launch the next generation of hunters. The staff at MDC’s August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is hosting a …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri's 2024-2025 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 276,262. Of the deer harvested, 129,252 were antlered …
