ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northwest Missouri this October. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the …
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – This is the time of year when monarch butterflies are migrating through Missouri to their wintering grounds in central Mexico. That means that now is a good time to learn more about these beneficial pollinators. People can learn …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri to bring free trees to southeast Missouri through the Project CommuniTree program. Residents, schools, nonprofits, and community groups …
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. All ages and groups are welcome at this …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Missouri Soybean Association in Columbia. Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native …
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Floating wetlands provide a range of environmental benefits. In southwest Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is working with a number of partners to establish these beneficial man-made islands on lakes and ponds in …
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – Anyone of any age or skill level can enjoy fishing, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) can show you how. At this free event on Oct. 2, participants will have the opportunity to catch and release fish from 5-7 p.m. at …
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. – Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Oct. 7 at MDC’s Hannibal Office to learn how to use deer tallow. Historically, many parts of harvested deer were used for survival. From meat for consumption to candle …
Body DUTZOW, Mo.—Prescribed fire is a valuable tool that can help landowners achieve their land management goals while encouraging native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation. It can be dangerous and ineffective, however, if not used …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As autumn begins and the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and try a new skill or two. Visit the free Get MO Wild Fall Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored Susan Flader of Columbia for her lifetime commitment to conservation during a special ceremony on Sept. 12 at the Stoney Creek Hotel in …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored Ken Babcock of Jamestown in Moniteau County for his lifetime commitment to conservation. Babcock was inducted into the Department’s …
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a forest management workshop Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on private property in Higbee. This workshop is designed to give landowners a better understanding of woodland …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Three Missouri men connected to the 2023 illegal killing of a bull elk have been sentenced in Shannon County court. The cases were a result of a months-long investigation by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the filing …
Body ASH GROVE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold a muzzleloader firearms deer hunt for people with disabilities on Oct. 11-12 at the Bois D’Arc Conservation Area in Greene County. During these two days, the Bois D’Arc Area will …
Body HANNIBAL, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new conservation agent placement for Ralls County. Agent Zack Durbin is transferring from St. Charles County where he has worked since graduating from the Conservation Agent …
Body SCHELL CITY, Mo. – Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) …
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Autumn is the season for monarch butterflies to make their southward migration, and a great time for Missourians to witness the beautiful insects. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting multiple events in the …
ST. CHARLES, Mo.— As insect pollinators like monarch butterflies flit from plant to plant in search of food, they spread pollen crucial to the reproduction of their host plants. More than 75 percent of the Earth's flowering plants depend on pollinators …
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) is offering mentored duck hunting opportunities for youth and first-time hunters. These will take place at the GRHA’s Jay and Carolyn Henges …
