Body SALEM, Mo. – When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People can learn more about how fire can be …
Body St. LOUIS, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is closing its St. Louis Regional Office located on the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles Monday, Jan. 6, because of hazardous road conditions. The remainder of the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.— Two Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) public offices in the Northwest region are closed on Monday, Jan. 6 due to hazardous road conditions after a winter storm this weekend. This includes the following facilities: The MDC Northwest …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Icy road conditions have caused a temporary closure to the waterfowl hunting opportunity at Fellows Lake that is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). City Utilities of Springfield (CU), which manages Fellows …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo.— A majority of Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) public offices in the Kansas City region are closed on Monday, Jan. 6 due to hazardous road conditions after a winter storm this weekend. This includes the following facilities: …
Body St. LOUIS, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is closing its August A. Busch and Jay Henges Shooting Ranges and Outdoor Education Centers Sunday, Jan. 5 due to hazardous weather conditions. Both ranges are typically closed Mondays …
Body DEFIANCE, Mo.—Whether you’re a recreational target shooter or hunter, it’s obvious that ammunition is very expensive—and at times even hard to find. That can have a real impact on any shooting sport. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) …
Body 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 …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – Trees are important elements of a healthy landscape and make beautiful additions to many homes. Properly maintaining trees can feel like a daunting task for those new to the practice. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Join Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) educators online to learn about hunting regulations in the Show-Me State on Jan. 16 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Missourians have a strong history of hunting, and a key part of this pastime is …
St. LOUIS, Mo.– Few words can describe the thrill of seeing America’s national symbol soaring through the air in the wild, or close enough to touch. And winter is the ideal time to view bald eagles in Missouri, especially along one of North America’s …
KIRKWOOD, Mo—Bird buffs, falcon fanciers, and anyone enraptured by raptors is invited to meet the objects of their admiration during this year’s An Evening with Raptors event. The annual An Evening with Raptors hosted by the Missouri Department of …
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anglers ages 13 and older to learn the art of fly-tying this winter. Fly-tying is a great way to customize a fishing lure to a specific type of fish or stream, and it is also a great …
Body GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Jan. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Missouri Land of the Osage Research Farm in Gravois Mills. Prescribed burning …
Body KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Art students from Truman State University’s TRU 120 class partnered with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Resource Forester, Yvette Amerman, to combine conservation education and art creation on the university campus. MDC …
Body GALENA, Mo. – Taressa Wise is enforcing Missouri’s fish and wildlife regulations in a county she’s very familiar with. Wise, a native of Galena, began duties as a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Stone County Conservation Agent on Nov. 1. She …
Body LEBANON, Mo. – Construction at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) fish hatchery at Bennett Spring State Park will temporarily close a portion of Missouri Route 64A that runs through the park. This closure will extend east from the stone …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Runge Conservation Nature Center this January. MDC staff at the nature center have many exciting conservation-themed events planned for the upcoming month …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As the holiday season closes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking you to donate your live Christmas tree to fish and wildlife in your area as a natural, year-round shelter. Salvador Mondragon, MDC Fisheries …
Body CLINTON, Mo. - Native plant gardens can have several uses, from attracting pollinators and protecting wildlife to growing edible plants and teas. There’s no better time to plan for a spring garden than on a winter morning. The Missouri Department of …
