Missouri Department of Conservation
Fewer private properties offering public access to outdoor recreation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With fall hunting seasons underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters to check the status of their favorite hunting spots before venturing into the outdoors -- particularly if they use private properties enrolled in the Department’s Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP).
MDC and CFM ask deer hunters to Share the Harvest
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) encourage deer hunters to share their harvests by donating venison to Missouri’s Share the Harvest (STH) program. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state.
Public invited to deer management open house
EUREKA – Enjoy hunting deer or watching them? Want help managing private land for deer? Want to know more about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) efforts to keep deer healthy?
MDC hosts virtual program on black bears in Missouri
ST. LOUIS —Black bears are becoming a common part of the Missouri landscape, especially in the southern parts of the state. But sightings are becoming a regular occurrence even in the St. Louis region.
Family Fun Day Returns to Busch Shooting Range July 21
DEFIANCE — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids of all ages and their families to Family Fun Day at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center on Monday, July 21, from 3 to 7 p.m.
MDC hosting free flatwater, kayaking programs
ROLLA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to spend a day paddling a local waterway with one beginner flatwater and three stream kayaking programs in July.
MDC has new regulations for ginseng dealers and harvesters
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds ginseng harvesters and dealers of new regulations that become effective July 1. MDC sent letters to registered ginseng dealers with the information late last year after regulations were approved.
MDC needs experienced birders to help with survey
JEFFERSON CITY — Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound!
Morel Mushrooms Popping Up
(Editor's Note: The following was published from the Missouri Department of Conservation.)