Missouri Department of Conservation Press Releases

• Published on January 12, 2024 - 23:48 GMT

  

  MDC invites the public to celebrate Eagle Days at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City Jan. 27

  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 Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This free event will feature indoor programs with …

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• Published on January 12, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

  

  MDC offers free hunting skills programs Jan. 18 and 27 at Parkville

  We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.

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• Published on January 12, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

  

  Discover how the Spirit of Gratitude can make life better at Powder Valley Nature Center program Feb. 9

  Body KIRKWOOD, Mo.—Spending time in and with nature is a proven source of rejuvenation.  The outdoors has a special way of bringing peace and erasing stress.  In that same spirit, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a unique program …

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• Published on January 12, 2024 - 02:16 GMT

  

  Waterfowl hunting at Fellows Lake temporarily shut down because of weather

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As a safety precaution related to the inclement weather predicted for this weekend, City Utilities (CU) of Springfield will temporarily shut down waterfowl hunting at Fellows Lake. This hunting opportunity managed by the Missouri …

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• Published on January 11, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

  

  MDC offers free Urban Woods program Feb. 24 in Kansas City

  Body Kansas City, Mo. – There’s an athletic art to splitting a piece of firewood for the fireplace, just as there’s a culinary folk art to making syrup with sap from a backyard tree. Both will be among the skills on display when the Missouri Department of …

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• Published on January 11, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

  

  Jackson County angler swipes first state record fish of 2024

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Jeffrey Needles of Lake Lotawana for catching the first state-record of 2024 – a 12-ounce yellow perch. Needles was using a throwline Jan. 3 when he caught the fish from Lake …

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• Published on January 11, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

  

  MDC launches 12 months of beginning Hunting, Angling, & Shooting programs in 2024 for St. Louis region

  St. LOUIS, Mo.—The hardest part of taking on something new can often be taking the first step.  If that “something new” has anything to do with hunting, fishing, or shooting sports, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to extend a helping …

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• Published on January 11, 2024 - 16:57 GMT

  

  Try backyard maple sugaring this January and February with free programs at MDC’s Rockwoods Reservation

  Body WILDWOOD, Mo.— Anyone can learn how to collect, boil down, and create their own maple syrup or sugar from trees they may have in their own backyards.  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a series of free educational Maple …

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• Published on January 10, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

  

  Trumpeter swans set count record at northwest Missouri wildlife refuge

  Body Mound City, Mo. – The decades long effort by conservationists to save and boost trumpeter swans in the Midwest continues to show progress. A weekly waterfowl survey tallied 4,199 trumpeters on Jan. 4 using wetlands at the Loess Bluffs National …

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• Published on January 10, 2024 - 14:54 GMT

  

  MDC announces new conservation agent for Mercer County

  Body Princeton, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has assigned Dakota Sweeney as the new conservation agent for Mercer County. A native of Carrollton in Carroll County, Sweeney is already familiar with rural Missouri and MDC operations. A …

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• Published on January 9, 2024 - 21:43 GMT

  

  MDC invites beginner anglers to learn the art of tying flies in Columbia

  COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anglers ages 11 and older to learn the art of fly-tying this winter.  A beginner fly-tying program will be held Jan. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MDC’s Central Regional Office in Columbia. …

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• Published on January 9, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

  

  MDC alters winter trout stocking schedule for KC area lakes

  Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is altering the winter trout stocking schedule for lakes in the Kansas City area. Normally, the Kansas City area lakes get stocked with fish from MDC hatcheries in phases during the …

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• Published on January 9, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

  

  Learn how to reload bullets and shotgun shells at Jan. 20 MDC clinics

  Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Reloading ammunition can be an enjoyable hobby and it’s a way for hunters and sport shooters to customize ammunition and get good shells. People can learn more about this popular pastime at two Missouri Department of Conservation’s ( …

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• Published on January 9, 2024 - 15:08 GMT

  

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 22:19 GMT

  

  MDC announces temporary closure of Sedalia Office for maintenance Jan. 11-12

  Body Sedalia – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will temporarily close the Sedalia Office for building maintenance on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 11-12. During this time, MDC staff will be working remotely to maintain customer assistance. The …

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

  

  Lincoln County conservation agent offers guidance for goose hunting season

  St. LOUIS, Mo.—Duck hunting in the North Zone may be closed, but waterfowl hunters still have a reason to take to the marshes and wetlands with their shotguns.  Hunting geese provides yet another challenge for waterfowl hunters that extends into the spring …

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 17:17 GMT

  

  MDC offering free guided winter birding hike Jan. 24 near Cameron

  Body St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free guided birding hike from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Wallace State Park south of Cameron. Winter is a good time to go birding. Without foliage on trees and …

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 15:34 GMT

  

  Learn about birds at MDC’s free programs Jan. 13 and Jan. 20 in Kansas City

  Kansas City, Mo. – Learn about wild birds, especially woodpeckers, at Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free programs scheduled for Jan. 13 and Jan. 20 at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City. Winter is a good time to watch birds …

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

  

  Join MDC to “talk turkey” during Feb. 7 Wild Webcast

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites turkey hunters, landowners and managers, and others interested in Missouri’s wild turkeys and turkey hunting to its “MDC Wild Webcast on Talkin’ Turkey” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at …

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• Published on January 8, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

  

  Learn to ID wildlife tracks with MDC Jan. 13 at Blue Springs

  Body Kansas City, Mo. – A winter snow provides a good chance to see and identify animal tracks. Learn which animal makes what track at the free Wildlife Tract-Tective program offered from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Missouri Department …

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