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Periodic Rule Review

The Department of Conservation welcomes your comments on all Wildlife Code of Missouri regulations.

MDC Website Redesign

Preview the new hunting and fishing sections before they go live later this month.

Teacher Workshops

Get training to improve conservation education in your Missouri classroom, home-school class, or youth group.

Zebra Mussel Control

These invasive, fingernail-sized, black-and-white striped "clams" hurt Missouri's waters. Learn to avoid spreading them.

Don't Move Firewood!

Many tree-killing pests travel in firewood. If you love Missouri’s forests, buy firewood where you camp, and burn it all before you leave.

Discover Nature — Fishing Volunteers

If you're an experienced angler who loves sharing your hobby with others, please volunteer to teach fishing skills through our Discover Nature — Fishing Program. Call your regional MDC office to learn more.

Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists, biologists, and experienced riv

MDC leads 63 floaters on ‘mild’ Mississippi

News from the Southeast region

Posted by Candice Davis on Aug 21, 2015

Sun, sand and floatable water is much closer than some may think.

Commission approves changes to 2016-2017 deer regulations

Statewide

Posted by Joe Jerek on Aug 20, 2015

Approved changes include shortening November and antlerless portions and expanding late youth portion. Potential changes include allowing crossbows during archery seasons and reducing antlered deer limit.