WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages residents to make use of private land areas authorized for public access. Hunters, anglers, and wildlife viewers have access to new places through the Missouri Outdoor Recreational …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Discover the excitement of bird watching in the tradition of the annual Winter Bird Count in Joplin on Saturday, Jan. 3. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host Kids’ Winter Bird Count for children ages 7 to 17 from 10 a. …
Body ROLLA, Mo.– Want a healthier yard in 2026? Try going native! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Rolla Parks & Recreation, and area organizations are hosting a Conservation at Home event for families and individuals at Eugene E. …
Body COLUMBIA, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites participants ages 14 and older to learn how to make their own fishing lures at a free event on Jan. 7 at the Boone County Nature School. The event will run from 5-7 p.m. …
Body JAMES, Mo. – Participants are encouraged to register for an upcoming trapping clinic for beginners Jan. 10-11 in St. James. Sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the Missouri Trappers Association (MTA), and The James Foundation, this …
Body ROLLA, Mo. – When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. Learn more about how fire can be used as a land …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Explore the Cape Girardeau Nature Center in the peace of night with a guided walk along the Cottonwood Trail with MDC staff on Dec. 26 from 5-7 p.m. Lit by candles, the path will introduce participants to the natural world that …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Photography is a great way to get up close and personal with some of Missouri’s most unique animals – arthropods. Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons, including spiders, insects, millipedes, crayfish, scorpions and more. …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has assigned six new conservation agents in southeast Missouri. These six agents will work to protect Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife resources while supporting the community …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – If you’re looking for ways to entertain the whole family after ringing in the new year, look no further than the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Join naturalists on Saturday, Jan. 3, to make an art project from recycled …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, non-resident hunters in Missouri who want to pursue waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails will be required to purchase a new Non-Resident Migratory Bird Permit for a price of $60. The new permit is …
As a young boy growing up in rural Missouri, many days were spent outdoors enjoying wild places and wild critters. At a young age, I became fascinated with the graceful ghost of our forest, the white-tailed deer. This fascination fueled a life-long pursuit …
Body HARTSBURG, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites women, ages 14 and older, to a free women’s handgun program at Ammo Alley in Hartsburg on Jan. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This workshop will teach participants the various parts and …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public may see more activity at Fellows Lake as Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) managed waterfowl hunts continue into the new year. The remaining hunting periods for the 2025-2026 MDC-managed waterfowl hunts at Fellows Lake …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and tune in for a virtual bird program Dec. 22. The virtual program, “Birds in Winter and a Warm Cup of Cheer,” will be held …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission recently gave initial approval to regulation changes for deer hunting proposed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Dec. 12 Commission meeting in Jefferson City. The changes will …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2026-2027 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 12 open meeting at MDC …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces regulation changes to spring turkey hunting that will reduce the nonresident harvest limit from two bearded turkeys to one. Nonresident landowners will maintain a harvest …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored Daniel Dey of New Bloomfield with the Department’s Master Conservationist Award for his lifetime commitment to forestry and conservation …
Body VAN BUREN, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new conservation agent placement for Carter County. Conservation Agent Korben Tucker graduated from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, he …
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