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| Nov 2, 2026 | Missouri hunters harvest 1,633 birds during firearms portion of fall turkey season | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 1,633 turkeys during the firearms portion of Missouri’s fall turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Greene wit... |
| Nov 2, 2026 | MDC reports Missouri hunters harvested 36 black bears this season | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters harvested 36 black bears during the state’s sixth bear hunting season, Oct. 17-30.
More than 5,200 hunters applied during May for 2,000 permit... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | MDC hosts hunter education skills session in Jefferson City Nov. 12 at Runge Nature Center | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in central Missouri this November. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education ce... |
| Oct 26, 2026 | MDC to require new deer permit for nonresidents hunting public land starting in 2027 | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Oct. 23 open meeting in Cape Girardeau that would require nonresident deer ... |
| Oct 26, 2026 | MDC reports young hunters harvested 11,878 deer during early youth portion of firearms deer season | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,878 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2026 deer hunting season, Oct. 24 a... |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Share the Harvest program expands to feed more Missourians | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners encourage Missouri deer hunters to Share the Harvest (STH) by donating venison to help feed Missourians facing hunger.
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| Oct 21, 2026 | MDC reminds waterfowl hunters of changes to zone boundaries and season dates | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds waterfowl hunters of changes to the duck-zone boundaries in Missouri and season dates for 2026-2030 waterfowl hunting.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) a... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Explore Missouri’s nocturnal critters at a free Nature School After Dark event Oct. 30 in Columbia | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – What creatures are lurking outside at night? How do you identify them? How can you find them? Find answers to these questions and more at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Nature School After Dark event on... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | MDC seeks public comments on proposed paddlefish regulation changes | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments on potential regulation changes for paddlefish transportation out of the state and for identifying the “taker” for when fish are taken by s... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Hunters took 6,524 deer during firearms Early Antlerless Portion | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 6,524 deer during the state’s firearms Early Antlerless Portion of deer season, Oct. 9-11. The top-three harvest cou... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MDC and MCFC honor Missourians for making trees work in their communities | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) congratulate Bekki Galloway of Fayette, the City of Carthage, Brown Bear Tree Care of Springfield, and the Benton Park Ne... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MDC invites young hunters to youth waterfowl hunting clinic in Meadville Oct. 23 | MEADVILLE, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites youth ages 6-15 years to a free waterfowl hunting clinic in Meadville on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Fountain Grove Conservation Area (CA).
Participants will be... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MDC welcomes a new Conservation Educator to northeast Missouri | Body
KIRKSVILLE, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes a new Conservation Educator (CE) to northeast Missouri. In his new role, Luke Noel will work with educators in the above eight counties to introduce students to c... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Missouri Western gets new trees donated to improve green spaces | ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Western State University (MoWest), Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Nestlé Purina are coordinating a tree planting on the MoWest campus on Sept. 30. The planting projec... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MDC officials confirm northern snakehead fish in Oregon County’s Eleven Point River | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) officials recently removed a northern snakehead from a Missouri tributary to the Eleven Point River in Oregon County.
The recent discovery suggests the species is becoming more... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MDC hosting free prescribed fire program in Linneus on Oct. 15 | LINNEUS, Mo. – Prescribed fire 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) ... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MDC to host Forest & Woodland Management Workshop Sept. 25 at Meramec Conservation Area | Body
SULLIVAN, Mo.—Landowners and property managers will be able to take the mystery out of managing their stands of forests and woodlands, thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Healthy forests benefit everything from tre... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Learn about managing forests, woodlands with MDC Oct. 2 in Albany | Body
ALBANY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites area landowners and land managers to a free program on managing forests and woodlands on Oct. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hundley-Whaley Research Center, 1109 S. Birc... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Prepare for the upcoming firearms deer season and sight-in hunting rifles with MDC Oct. 1 in Russellville | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hunters can prep for the upcoming fall deer hunting seasons by joining the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Thursday, Oct. 1 in mid-Missouri. Staff will hold a Rifle Sight-In program from 5-6:30... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | MDC welcomes new conservation educator to Boone County | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes a new conservation educator to mid-Missouri. In his new role, J.R. Royston will work with educators in Boone County to introduce students to conservation. Royston b... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Learn to use prescribed fire as a land management tool with MDC Oct. 2 in Columbia | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Missouri Soybean Association in Columbia.
Prescribed fire can be a valuable too... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MDC asks public to report hemorrhagic disease in deer | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is beginning to receive some reports of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer this summer and is asking the public to help determine the extent of the disease by reporting ... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Prepare for the upcoming firearms deer season and sight-in hunting rifles with MDC Oct. 14 in Frankford | Body
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Prepare your rifle for the upcoming firearms deer season with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free event Wednesday, Oct. 14. This event will be held at Ranacker Conservation Area (CA) in Frankford and... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Join MDC Oct. 18 for 40th annual fall driving tour at Poosey Conservation Area | Body
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites visitors to its 40th annual fall driving tour at Poosey Conservation Area in northwest Livingston County on Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon until 4 p.m. The driving to... |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Learn to use prescribed fire as a land management tool with MDC Oct. 3 in Versailles | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on private property in Versailles.
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for mana... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MDC hosts mentored youth deer hunt Oct. 24-25 in Boone County | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites youth deer hunters to a mentored hunt at Charles Green Conservation Area in Boone County during the early youth portion firearms deer season, Oct 24-25. This free e... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MDC invites female deer hunters to a free mentored hunt in Williamsburg Oct. 10-11 | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites first-time female deer hunters to learn about hunting safety, deer biology, deer management, and hunting tactics before a free mentored hunt at Prairie Fork Conserva... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Tune in for educational virtual events, try out fishing, and more with MDC in the month of September | SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – School’s back in session, but the fun never stops in southwest Missouri. Don’t miss out on family archery, native plant sales and more with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) during the month of September.
Tune... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | MDC buying native tree seeds, nuts, and fruit in Chillicothe | CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be buying bulk native fruit, nuts, and seeds from the public for a variety of tree and shrub species around northwest Missouri in September, October, and November at its ... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | From herbicides to herbivores: Harlan County’s new plan to tackle pesky plants | For the hundreds of thousands of annual visitors that set foot on the nearly 31,000 acres of the Harlan County Lake Project during summer recreation and hunting seasons, the sight, smells and unexpected presence of hundreds of sheep and goa... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MDC offers free fly-fishing program Sept. 24 in Blue Springs | BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people interested in learning to fly fish to a free program on Beginner Fly-Fishing Instruction & Fishing on Sept. 24 from 4 – 8:30 p.m. at its Burr Oak Woods Con... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Buy native plants at MDC Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center Sept. 12 | KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Native plants not only beautify gardens and landscapes, but they also help support songbirds, pollinators, and other cherished Missouri wildlife.
The public can buy a variety of native plants at the annual native plant sa... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Learn to river fish for bass with MDC during two-part program Aug. 21-22 in Southwest Missouri | Body
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Southwest Missouri is full of opportunities to fish and enjoy the outdoors.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual program on River Fishing for Bass from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 foll... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MDC and partners host forest and wildlife management workshop Sept. 12 in Portland | Body
PORTLAND, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and several partners invite the public to a forest and wildlife management workshop Saturday, Sept. 12 in Portland. This workshop will be held on Bill and Margie Haag’s prop... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | MDC and partners host Missouri Master Naturalist core training in Kirksville beginning Sept. 3 | Body
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Explore conservation history, ecosystems, wildlife, and more through work with the Missouri Master Naturalist North Star Chapter in Kirksville. The group will hold a Master Naturalist core training beginning Thursday, S... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Hone your archery skills at MDC’s archery hunting simulation Sept. 10 in Monroe City | Body
MONROE CITY, Mo. – Prepare for the upcoming archery hunting season with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free Bow Hunting Warm Up event Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Frank Russel Rec Area at Mark Twain... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MDC and UOPBA invite landowners and managers to prescribed burn course Sept. 19 in Schell City | Body
SCHELL CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Upper Osage Grasslands Prescribed Burn Association (UOPBA) invite landowners and land managers to a two-part course on using prescribed fire to manage land. The c... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MDC and American Red Cross host blood drive in Columbia Aug. 24 | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Roll up your sleeve and help the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) make a meaningful difference for medical patients in mid-Missouri by donating blood Monday, Aug. 24 in Columbia.
MDC has partnered with the Amer... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Explore Missouri’s atlatl history and build your own atlatl at Sept. 12 events in Hannibal | Body
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Immerse yourself in history and learn the ancient methods hunters used to harvest wild game at two free events this fall in northeast Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn a... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MDC is offering hunter-education courses in Kansas City area | KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters who hunt with firearms that they must have completed an approved hunter-education certification program unless exempt by age or other factors.
The cer... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Hone your archery skills with MDC in Columbia Sept. 3 at an archery hunting simulation event | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Prepare for the upcoming archery hunting season with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at a free Bow Hunting Warm Up event Thursday, Sept. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Archery Range in Columb... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | St. Charles County Mentored Duck Hunts return this fall, hosted by MDC and Great Rivers Habitat Alliance | 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 C... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Join MDC and NDA Aug. 25 for free webinar on wildlife food plots | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on the fundament... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Learn Effective Wingshooting with MDC Aug. 18 at Lake City Range | Body
BUCKNER, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites hunters to a free program on effective wingshooting using nontoxic shot for hunting game birds and small game on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4-9 p.m. at the MDC Lake City ... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Forward 44: MoDOT seeking input on potential impacts to the Dr. Henry A. and Amalia Uhlemeyer Access | FRANKLIN COUNTY, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding possible impacts to the Dr. Henry A. and Amalia Uhlemeyer Access to the Bourbeuse River. These impacts are related to the interchange improvem... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Practice shotgun shooting with MDC at Deer Ridge Conservation Area this August | Body
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Looking to sharpen shotgun skills before fall hunting seasons? Trap shooting is a challenging and rewarding sport that builds accuracy, focus, and confidence. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the ... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Join MDC Aug. 29 for A Morning of Nature Art with Noppadol Paothong in Blue Springs | Body
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites nature lovers, photo buffs, and others to discover nature through the lens of MDC Photographer Noppadol Paothong on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10-11 a.m. at the MDC... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Learn from hunting-dog trainers at MDC program Aug. 22 in southwest Missouri | Body
ASH GROVE, Mo. – Missourians are invited to merge their love of hunting and dogs during an upcoming workshop that will cover the basics of hunting with man’s best friend.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Explore the outdoors at Runge Nature Center this August | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to visit Runge Nature Center this August. Nature center staff have a variety of upcoming programs aimed at helping the public explore and enjoy nat... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MDC buying native tree seeds and fruit in Sedalia | Body
SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is buying bulk native fruit and seeds from the public for a variety of tree and shrub species around central Missouri.
MDC’s Sedalia Office at 2000 S. Limit Ave. will be buyi... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | MDC buying native tree seeds and fruit in St. Joseph | Body
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) office in St. Joseph will be buying bulk native fruit and seeds from the public for a variety of tree and shrub species around northwest Missouri.
MDC’s Northwest Region... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Join MDC staff for a guided habitat hike in Columbia July 23 | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Learn about different landscapes and habitats found in central Missouri during an interactive hike in Columbia. During this free event on Thursday, July 23, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will guide par... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Join MDC and NDA July 28 for Hunting for Venison webinar | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free Zoom webinar on R3 (Recr... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Apply online for MDC managed deer hunts in July | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at more than 140 managed deer hunts throughout the state.
There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, sho... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Explore land management practices for wildlife with MDC in Jefferson City July 24 | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Learn about managing property for wildlife with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at a free event at Runge Nature Center on Friday, July 24 from 12-5 p.m.
This event will include a presentation on th... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Nominate tree stewards for Arbor Awards of Excellence by Aug. 24 | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) are accepting nominations for the 2026 Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence. The annual award recognizes communities, inst... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | MDC is renovating Kendzora Lake in Platte and Buchanan counties | Body
EDGERTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that it will be lowering Kendzora Lake on the Kendzora Conservation Area in Platte and Buchanan counties north of Kansas City for replacement of water-control equi... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MDC shares tree care tips following storm in Joplin area | JOPLIN, Mo. – Southwest Missouri and neighboring states saw widespread storms over the weekend.
According to KOAM News Now, 30,000 people are without power and caused widespread damage across southeast Kansas, southwest Missouri, and northe... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Apply now for September mentored dove hunts at Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and Conservation Center in St. Charles | St. CHARLES, Mo.— The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) invite both youth and first-time hunters to participate in mentored dove hunts at the Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and ... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Young Grovespring angler catches record redhorse | Body
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Memphis Nelson of Grovespring on recently catching a state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public to help it monitor the state’s wild turkey population this summer by reporting wild turkey sightings through the MDC Wild Turkey Brood Survey.
MDC... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Join MDC staff for a guided habitat hike in Columbia June 11 | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Learn about different landscapes and habitat types found in central Missouri during an interactive hike in Columbia. During this free event on Thursday, June 11, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will guid... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MDC proposes permits for use of unstaffed firearms shooting ranges | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed decades ago primarily for hunters with most ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Join MDC for two Summer Solstice hikes June 20 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs | Body
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites families to two special hikes on June 20 at its Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs to celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 21 – the longest day of the... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MDC invites public comments on proposed camping permits | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Camping is a popular activity for many people in Missouri including hunters, anglers, floaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) manages about 1,000 conservation areas around... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MDC honors Dan and Connie Burkhardt as Master Conservationists | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently honored Dan and Connie Burkhardt of Frontenac with their Master Conservationist Award during the Commission’s May 29 open meet... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MDC invites beginner hunters to a free mentored squirrel hunt in northeast Missouri Aug. 21 and 22 | Body
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Squirrel hunting is often considered one of the best ways to introduce newcomers to hunting. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites beginners to learn the basics during a free mentored hunt at Hunnewell C... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MDC modifies regulations for nonresident deer hunting for this fall and seeks public comments for future changes | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved proposed regulation changes at its May 29 open meeting in Washington from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding nonresident deer hunting.
The approved reg... |
| May 29, 2026 | Route FF in Platte County closed June 1 - Nov. 1 for improvements. | PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants users of its Parma Woods Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in southern Platte County and visitors to some MDC conservation areas in the county to know of an area ... |
| May 26, 2026 | Master catching catfish by alternative methods with two-day MDC clinic June 19 – 20 at Columbia Bottom | SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—There’s more than one way to catch a cat. While angling for catfish using a rod and reel may be the most recognized method, there are alternative methods that can be very effective, too. These include using trotlines, jug ... |
| May 14, 2026 | Join MDC for Quail Management Workshop June 6 in Norborne | Body
NORBORNE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Quail Forever (QF) invite landowners, land managers, and others interested in quail and upland-bird management to a free program on managing bobwhite quail on private pr... |
| May 13, 2026 | Join MDC for pond management workshop June 13 in Warrensburg | WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners and land managers to a free workshop on pond management on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at the University of Central Missouri Trap and Skeet Range... |
| May 11, 2026 | MDC reports hunters took 45,475 birds during regular spring turkey season | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 45,475 birds during Missouri’s 2026 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10. Top harvest counties for ... |
| May 7, 2026 | MDC invites the public to learn basic shotgun safety and operation in Russellville May 21 | Body
RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to a beginner shotgun course in Russellville Thursday, May 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Scrivner Conservation Area.
This program will teach the fundament... |
| May 5, 2026 | MDC reminds hunters and other shooters to practice range safety | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Beautiful spring weather prompts people to get outside for a variety of recreational activities – including shooting sports. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers hunters and recreational shooters f... |
| May 4, 2026 | MDC hosting Kids Free Fishing Day at Blind Pony Hatchery May 9 | Body
SWEET SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids to practice their catch-and-release fishing skills at Blind Pony Hatchery Conservation Area (CA).
The hatchery will host a Kids Free Fishing Day program Sa... |
| May 4, 2026 | MDC to host free fishing day for kids May 16 at Roaring River State Park | CASSVILLE, Mo. – Young anglers can experience the fun of catching fish during the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Kids Free Fishing Day in May at Roaring River State Park. This event is co-sponsored by MDC, Missouri Department o... |
| May 1, 2026 | MDC reminds hunters to apply for elk and bear permits in May | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May.... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | MDC invites kids to experience the fun of fishing May 2 at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Free Fishing Day | Body
LICKING, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish and learn about fishing at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day.
This event will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Montauk State Park. The event is bein... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Discover Nature Girls Camp returns June 15-16 to MDC’s Busch Conservation Area and Shooting Range | Body
St. CHARLES, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces the return of its Discover Nature Girls Camp for 2026, scheduled for June 15 – 16. It will take place at both the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area and S... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MDC encourages motorists to give turtles a brake! | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages motorists to give turtles crossing roads a “brake.”
Spring rains and warmer weather encourage turtles to emerge from their burrows and begin to search for food a... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants | Body
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Spring brings new growth in greenery all around us. Unfortunately, not all greenery is good for Missouri. Non-native plants don't belong here and they're causing serious damage to local habitats from backy... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Register for 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge by April 30 | 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... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Join MDC for Springtime Birding at Burr Oak Woods on May 16 | BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone interesting in birdwatching to the free event, Springtime Birding at Burr Oak Woods, on May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | MDC invites public to Arbor Day event April 25 in St. Joseph | Body
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to its 2026 Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MDC Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph at 701 James McCarthy... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Take advantage of spring bird migration and go birding with MDC in Kirksville May 16 | Body
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Springtime bird migration along with songbird breeding makes April and May a wonderful time to bird in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to Big Creek Conservation Area (CA) on ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Submit best nature pics for Powder Valley Nature Center’s 2026 Photo Contest by April 30 | Body
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites photographers of all levels in the St. Louis area to capture a moment in nature. They may have a chance to display it at MDC’s Powder Valley Conservation Nature Cent... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Join MDC for Family Fishing Day May 9 at the Boone County Nature School in Columbia | Body
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a Family Fishing Day on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Boone County Nature School in Columbia. This event is geared towards students who have... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MDC hosts Birds and Brew events at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Center this summer | Body
PUXICO, Mo. – Enjoy a fresh cup of brew with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) while birding at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center during several free events this summer. These Birds and Brew events are for birde... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Join MDC and NDA April 28 for “Deer Camp Briefing” webinar | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on MDC’s Deer Ma... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | MDC seeks public comments on potential changes to nonresident deer hunting | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri deer hunters and others for feedback on potential regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri for nonresident deer hunting.
One regulation change... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Join MDC for free Go Native event April 25 in Kansas City | Body
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Trees and wildflowers are budding, blooming, and leafing out as spring advances. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to celebrate spring and Missouri native plants with a free Go Native e... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Missouri’s youth spring turkey hunting turns 25 | Body
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This year marks the 25th anniversary of MDC offering a special youth weekend for spring turkey hunting. In April 2001, young Missouri turkey hunters got their first dedicated spring hunting weekend for wild turkey... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Watch April 16 webinar on birds and habitats for Missouri Birding Challenge | 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... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | MDC partners with Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation for Friends of the Park Day April 18 | Body
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Join the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to clean up Cape LaCroix Creek during the annual Friends of the Park Day April 18 from 9-11 a.m. in Cape Gi... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | MDC El Dorado Springs office has new phone number | EL DORADO SPRINGS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) public-contact office at 1109 S. Main St. in El Dorado Springs has a new phone number of 417-853-4592.
The MDC El Dorado Springs office provides the public with opport... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | MDC to host native plant sale April 18 at Kansas City Discovery Center | Body
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Native plants beautify landscapes and help support cherished Missouri wildlife. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a native plant sale with the Missouri Prairie Foundation's Grow Native! pr... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Register by April 16 for Callery pear buyback program in northwest Missouri | Body
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Forrest Keeling Nursery to host a Callery Pear Buyback event in St. Joseph on April ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Learn how to hunt turkeys with in-person or virtual course March 14 through Burr Oak Woods Nature Center | BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Spring is on its way, and the toms are strutting — it's turkey season! For generations, Missourians have enjoyed chasing these elusive birds. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a free Turkey Huntin... |