CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. With winter starting to finally take hold of southeast Missouri, it’s the perfect time to sit around …
St. LOUIS, Mo.—The winter months in the St. Louis area means trout season for local people wanting to fish. Each year, the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Winter Trout Program stocks rainbow trout in participating lakes from November until …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites waterfowl hunters to a series of public workshops around the state to gather hunter input about duck season dates and zone boundary locations for the 2026-2030 seasons. …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Few things feel cozier than settling in with an art project and a cup of warm cider. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to learn how to transform items from nature into art and craft materials at a Holiday …
St. CHARLES, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds St. Louis area duck and goose hunters that the fall/winter migration is now in full swing, and all waterfowl seasons are currently open. As colder weather continues to roll in, new …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting crafters interested in combining Species of Conservation Concern (SOCC) with stunning embroidery to register for Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free 12-month …
St. LOUIS, Mo.— Are you making a New Years’ resolution for 2025 to get more exercise, be healthier, or spend more time in nature? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites walkers and hikers to lace up their virtual boots and learn more about …
Body SPRINGFIELD, 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 wanting to learn how to use fire …
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – For many native plants, the best time to prepare their seeds is January. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting two free winter seed sowing classes on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Burr Oak …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians to drop off their live Christmas trees to be used for habitat improvement around central Missouri. MDC will accept trees at the following locations from Jan. 1, 2025, …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Observing birds is a great way to connect young people with the outdoors. Young nature enthusiasts can learn about birds and help collect information on local bird populations Dec. 28 at the “Kids’ Christmas Bird Count” program. This …
Body BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after two weeks of closure due to a broken heating system. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has repaired the heating system and …
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – The holiday break is a great time for families to play games together and connect with nature. Families will get a chance to do both Dec. 27 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. On …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2025-2026 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 13 open meeting at the MDC St. …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 7-15. Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer harvested …
BRANSON, Mo. – On Thursday, Dec. 19, the doors will open on a new Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) educational facility at one of the Midwest’s major tourist destinations. At 10 a.m. on that date, members of the Missouri Conservation Commission, …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors. People can learn more about …
Body SALEM, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) winter catch-and-release trout season at Montauk State Park in Dent County will be closed for the remainder of the season. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which operates …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Runge Conservation Nature Center staff will not be hosting the annual Holiday Happenings event this year due to ongoing construction and limited parking. In previous years, this multi-day event, held between Christmas Day and New …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments through Jan. 31, 2025, on a proposed regulation change for walleye and sauger fishing. The change would allow anglers statewide to take and possess these …
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