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MDC Reminds Public Squirrel and Black Bass Seasons Kick Off May 24

Hunt squirrel and catch-and-keep black bass beginning Saturday, May 24.MDC reminds public squirrel and black bass seasons kick off May 24Hunt...

Aim for glory at the Open Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament Aug. 2 at...

Aim for glory at the Open Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament Aug. 2 at Mark Twain Lake Archery ParkThe Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation...

Agent Activities - May 2025

• Daviess County Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara received a call about loud explosions at Gallatin CA shooting range. There was a large group camping for a bachelor’s...

Get Hooked on Fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days, June 7 and 8

Fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing...

MDC Reminds People to Leave Wildlife Wild

Young wildlife may appear to be abandoned, but that’s usually not the case.The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that young...

Invasive zebra mussels are fingernail-sized, black-and-white striped bivalve mollusks native to the Caspian Sea region of Asia.

MDC Advises Boaters to Beware of Hitchhikers

Boaters can unknowingly move zebra mussels to new waters around the state. As boat owners and water enthusiasts are getting ready to hit Missouri...

MDC Urges Motorists to Slow Down and Give Turtles a Brake!

Turtles are leaving their winter dens and crossing roads in search of grub and a mate. Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this...

MDC Reports 243 New Cases of CWD Found During Past Year

MDC thanks hunters, landowners, taxidermists, and meat processors who participated in CWD sampling and management activities. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)...

MDC Needs Experienced Birders to Help with Breeding Bird Survey

Volunteers needed to help with annual North American Breeding Bird Survey May 27 – July 7. Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri...

MDC Reports Young Hunters Took 4,428 Turkeys Over Youth Weekend

Top harvest counties were Osage, Gasconade, and TexasPreliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters...

MDC Holds Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Event April 26 in St. Joseph

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding a tree giveaway for Arbor Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Northwest Regional Office in...

Apply for MDC Elk and Bear Hunting Permits in May

MDC is again offering a “Bear Hunting Basics” online program April 30.The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear...

Celebrate Native Trees with MDC through Arbor Days in April

Celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. The Missouri Department of...

MDC to host two Hunter Education skills classes in the northwest...

Participants must complete the knowledge portion of Hunter Education certification prior to attending.The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)...

MDC warns not to burn outdoor debris that could cause a wildfire. A main cause of wildfires is improper burning of leaves or brush piles.
-Photo by MDC, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation

Wildfire Danger Remains High as MDC Crews Continue to Battle Blazes...

On Wednesday afternoon and evening, March 19, dry conditions and high winds sparked several wildfires in the southern part of the state on private...

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