Skip to: site navigation | page content | footer (site information)

• Fishing
• Hunting & Trapping
• Forestry
• Nature
• Private Land
• Education

Central Area Links

• Conservation Areas in Central Region
• Hunter Education

Address Information

• Regional MDC Office
  Missouri Dept. of Conservation
  1907 Hillcrest Dr.
  Columbia, MO 65201
  (573) 884-6861

Destinations

• Runge Nature Center

Notices

Regional notices listed for the following subjects and areas:

• Reform Conservation Area is closed whenever its security level reaches high (orange). The current security level is:
• Blind Pony Lake will reopen March 1, 2009.
• Blind Pony Hatchery is one of six locations in the nation that is hatching the federally endangered pallid sturgeon and the Department of Conservation is taking advantage of federal funds to replace hatchery water supply lines, construct an additional building, and drain and deepen the lake. Blind Pony’s capability to raise other fish for statewide stocking will also be enhanced.
• Where to go: Hunting in the Central Region
• Central Missouri's numerous public lands range from rich bottomland forests along the Missouri River to scenic rolling hillsides. These diverse habitat areas support an equally diverse amount of wildlife - and abundant hunting opportunities.

Special Topics

Bow Hunting in Columbia, Missouri

The City of Columbia does not prohibit archery hunting on private property via statewide archery regulations. Additionally, The City of Columbia allows archery hunting on selected city park and utility properties. Interested hunters must contact the MDC Central Regional Office at (573) 884-6861 or the Columbia City Managers office at (573) 874-7214 in early August to find out when and where the mandatory hunter orientation meetings will be held. Hunters may not participate on the City-owned properties without first going through one of the hunter orientation meetings offered.

Interactive Fish Habitat Structure Map for Lake of the Ozarks

Find fish habitat structures with GPS coordinates (requires JavaScript; opens in new window)

"Missouri River Country"

Central Missouri has a bounty of fish, forest and wildlife resources available to the public. The Missouri Department of Conservation manages 90 conservation areas totaling 69,800 acres in the region. Fishing opportunities abound in the Central Region. Anglers can choose from numerous ponds, lakes, streams and the Missouri River, which flows 265 miles through the region. Hunters can find upland game, waterfowl and big game in good numbers on many of the conservation areas. Numerous trails are available for hikers or those interested in watching wildlife. School groups, civic organizations and the general public will enjoy a visit to the Runge Conservation Nature Center. Nature exhibits, hiking trails, scheduled programs, movies and a gift shop provide fun and educational opportunities to visitors. Check out the Central Region links for more information on conservation areas and programs.

• Blog
• Magazine
• Videos
• Accessibility
• Events Calendar
• Online Atlas
• MDC News
• 

• MDC online home
• MO State homepage
• MDC Nature Shop
• Advanced Search
• Site Help
• Contact Us

Copyright ©2009 Conservation Commission of Missouri. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

About MDC | Jobs