Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Beginning March 16, the camping area of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Bismarck Conservation Area (CA) in St. Francois, Iron, and Washington Counties will be closed until further notice. The closure of Bismarck’ …
SALEM, Mo. – More than 2,000 anglers cast their lines for trout as the catch-and-keep season opened earlier this past week at Montauk Fish Hatchery and state park. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) stocked 7,500 rainbow trout in the days …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), the Missouri Community Forestry …
ASH GROVE, Mo. – As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove. MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Education Center …
Body EAGLE ROCK, Mo. – Ever wondered about the best way to plant tree seedlings, but didn’t know where to get started? Sign up for a tree planting workshop March 20 with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in Barry County. Forester Ryan Neises will …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite the public to support Missouri student archers at the 2026 Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Runge Nature Center this March. Nature center staff have a variety of upcoming programs aimed at helping the public explore and enjoy nature this spring. …
SEDALIA, Mo. - From the wildflowers of Paintbrush Prairie to the forested land around Spring Fork Lake, habitat diversity is a key component of keeping Sedalia’s natural areas thriving. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The winter cold is slowly seeping away, and residents across southwest Missouri have a few opportunities to get outside with a guided hike. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting three hikes around the southwest part of …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Shake off the winter blues with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center will host many events this March, including: Nature Center at Night - Marvelous Morels March 6 from 5-7:30 p. …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has new booklets for hunters, trappers, anglers, and others on spring turkey hunting, hunting and trapping, and fishing. The free booklets are available at MDC regional offices, MDC nature …
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DEFIANCE, Mo.—Turkey hunters—are you still asking yourself how far your maximum effective shotgun range is for harvesting a turkey? What shot size should you be using? With spring turkey hunting creeping up, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) …
Body DEFIANCE, Mo.—Spring turkey hunting season is not that far off. The Youth Season runs April 11-12 and opening day for Spring Turkey Season is April 20. Mastering proper shotgun use is one of the essentials to success when pursuing turkeys. It can …
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning March …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in southeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and …
WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in the Ozarks this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tired of seeing other anglers brag about catching crappie on social media? Springfield-area residents can elevate their next fishing trip with an upcoming crappie clinic with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC is …
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding …
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