Body MOUND CITY, Mo – Bald eagles migrate southward on the chilly winds of early winter. Dozens or even hundreds usually congregate at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City where they can feed on fish and waterfowl. The U.S. Fish and …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Knowing how to score a set of antlers can make a memorable hunt even more meaningful. Even if a set of antlers does not break a record (which it probably won’t), antler scoring gives deer and elk hunters and their family members …
Body 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 …
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – This summer, Dee Landau floated the entirety of the Missouri River from its headwaters in Montana to its confluence with the Mississippi River in St. Louis. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a special …
Body WARSAW, Mo. – Santa and Mrs. Claus will pause in their Christmas Eve preparations to visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Lost Valley Fish Hatchery for a free Fishing with Santa event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. …
Body SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Hunters pride themselves on being able to harvest their own deer. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to enable them to create their own deer head mounts, too. MDC will hold a Make a Euro Mount program Saturday, Dec. …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) agent Cpl. Susan Swem’s long-term dedication to conservation has earned her the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Missouri Wildlife Officer of the Year. Cpl. Swem, who has been a …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in December with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Time spent in nature is healing and is an opportunity to slow down and focus. Leave your phone at …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Whether you’re a hunter or a recreational shooter, learning how to operate a rifle and keep it in good working order is important. People can learn more about owning and shooting a rifle Dec. 7 at the free program “Learning to Shoot: …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the thousands of deer hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in 43 counties this past weekend to test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in harvested deer. Thanks …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Adding an outdoors flair to decorations is a good way to personalize and beautify the holiday season. People who would like to learn more about incorporating nature into their holiday decorations should register for the Missouri …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Dec. 21 at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing …
Body CRYSTAL CITY, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has temporarily closed the Truman Access boat ramp on the Mississippi River in Jefferson County due to erosion damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Portions of the boat ramp have …
Body DEFIANCE, Mo.—Part of the satisfaction of hunting is knowing exactly where your meat has come from. If you’re a successful deer hunter, you’ve already taken that first step in procuring healthy, naturally sourced protein. The next step is to also …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 68,312 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer …
ARNOLD, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has temporarily closed the Flamm City River Access in Arnold due to significant flood damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Portions of the boat ramp have been washed away, rendering it unusable. …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and several other conservation partners encourage landowners to participate in the Precision Farm Data and Strategic Buffer Placement …
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Flood damage caused by heavy rains in early November has closed several Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) accesses in south-central Missouri. Those stream accesses that have been damaged by flooding will remain closed until …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has named southeast Missouri native Ty Garrison as the new Conservation Agent for Cape Girardeau County. Garrison previously served as one of the St. Francois County Conservation …
Body SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Harvesting a deer during the hunt is only the first step in creating a great meal for the dinner table. What are the steps needed to properly prepare venison? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free class to …
