Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Before heading out to fish or hunt for deer, turkey, waterfowl, furbearers, or small game, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding you to purchase the required permits. Permits can be purchased online, over the …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Ryan Young of Buffalo for swiping the latest state record for black buffalo. Young was fishing at Stockton Lake Oct. 13 when he caught a 55-pound, 9-ounce fish with his rod- …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Wildcat Glades Nature Group are putting a Halloween twist on nature-themed fun at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. People can learn about some of the insects …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741 deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 11-13. The top-three harvest counties were …
KIRKWOOD, Mo.—Discover a new perspective on gardening from an expert in landscaping with native plants. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting the public to view a virtual presentation by celebrated author, conservationist, and …
Body WINONA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Dickerson Park Zoo are inviting you to see live owls up close during “Owl-O-Ween” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona. Registration is …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners who are interested in learning more about sustainable timber harvests to a free landowner timber sale workshop on Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Saline Valley …
Body CLINTON, Mo. – The environment around us is full of useful things. Knowing how to turn natural materials into tools is a beneficial skill for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting multiple sessions of …
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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a Pond to Plate event at Prairie Fork Conservation Area in Williamsburg on Oct. 21 from 3-6 p.m. This free event is open to participants over the age of 10. Those under …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Muskellunge, more commonly known as muskies, aren’t your run-of-the-mill sportfish. A muskie’s sharp teeth, large size (more than three feet in length), and fighting ability makes it the catch of a lifetime for many anglers. People …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – Hunting deer is a great way to enjoy the outdoors in the fall and can also provide meat for the dinner table that is both tasty and healthy. People interested in learning the basics of firearms deer hunting can learn more about this …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that 43,401 pounds of invasive carp were removed from the Lamine River in September during their focused removal project. MDC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Kansas …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An autumn evening takes a nature-filled twist when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners host HOWLoween from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City. See live …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend one of several courses offered throughout the fall in southeast Missouri. Hunter education skills sessions are …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Utility vehicles lined a street in Swope Park on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as neighborhood and municipal organizations around the Kansas City metro area loaded their truck beds with seedlings. Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, in partnership with …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Celebrate the spookiest time of year with a not-so-spooky event featuring amazing animal skeletons from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. The …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces its online hunter education program is now offered in Spanish, ensuring hunter safety information is accessible to all Missourians. Missouri’s online hunter education provider, …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the current archery deer and turkey hunting seasons, including a new fall turkey permit. “MDC has created a new fall turkey-hunting permit, so …
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