Body EUREKA, MO.—What’s the question many hunters ask when admiring a proudly harvested buck? How do the antlers score? Hunters can find out how antlers they found or harvested stack up during the Deer Antler Scoring Open House event Saturday, March 15 …
St. JOSEPH, Mo.— If you’re a landowner in the Northwest region with questions about building a new pond, or enhancing an existing pond on your property, be sure to attend the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free pond management workshops this …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – With blooming spring flowers just around the corner, March is a perfect time to learn about Missouri’s wildflowers and the important roles they play for wildlife. People who want to learn more about native wildflowers while honing their …
Body St. JOSEPH, Mo. – Who says practical skills can’t also be beautiful? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a free class titled “Fly Tying: The Angler’s Art” from 1 – 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at the Albrecht-Kemper …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Some of the earliest sounds of a Missouri spring are the trilling of native frogs. People wanting to learn more about the frogs making those sounds and also about other amphibians that become active in spring should sign up for Missouri …
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — March is Women’s History Month, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages everybody to celebrate with a distinct conservation twist. MDC’s Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center invites the public to Conservation Queens …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) received several reports earlier this week of dead fish at the Lake of the Ozarks. An investigation into the reports revealed that this was likely a natural fish kill event, and that there …
Body FARMINGTON, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites ladies on an all-women outdoor adventure for a hike at one of Missouri’s most outstanding natural areas. MDC will host Women in the Woods: Women’s Hike at Pickle Springs on Sunday, …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters, trappers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts they can get free copies of its updated booklets beginning in mid-March on 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and …
Body WINONA, Mo. – People are fascinated by hummingbirds and the way they dart and hover around feeders and some native flowering plants is truly remarkable. People can learn about hummingbirds at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A nesting bald eagle pair can now be viewed on a live video feed from a site in the Kansas City area. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) along with its partners the City of Blue Springs, Evergy, Capital Electric Line Builders, …
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Good turkey populations begin with good turkey habitat. Landowners wanting to learn how they can improve turkey habitat on their property should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) turkey habitat workshop on …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual spring …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – Learn about how some native animal species in Missouri have adapted to survive the ever-changing conditions in their environments in Columbia on March 8. This free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) event will focus on the long- …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The term “native plants” covers a wide variety of flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and grasses and some have unique adaptations to survive and thrive on the landscape. People wanting to learn more about some of this region’s more …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at several workshops in March. These workshops will cover pond construction, fish stocking, proper fisheries management, aquatic …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) was recently notified by its cybersecurity vendor of suspicious activity on one of its data servers. MDC quickly activated its Incident Response Team to analyze MDC systems to remediate …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – People visiting the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Springfield Conservation Nature Center are reminded that, beginning March 1, the site will switch to its summer schedule. That means that from March 1 through Oct. 31, …
WINONA, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Discover Nature — Fishing offers families with children between the ages of 7 and 15 a hands-on introduction into angling, and you’re invited. Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spin cast …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MU Extension thank the Missouri Master Naturalists for volunteering thousands of hours to conserving Missouri’s natural resources in 2024. Missouri Master Naturalists participate in a …
