Media Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7 by Joe Jerek May 13, 2026 Body Fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
Media MDC reports hunters took 45,475 birds during regular spring turkey season by Joe Jerek May 11, 2026 Body Top harvest counties were Macon, Callaway, and Franklin. Addition of youth weekend harvest brings total spring turkey harvest to 50,730.
Media MDC needs experienced birders to help with breeding bird survey by Joe Jerek May 06, 2026 Body Volunteers needed to help with annual North American Breeding Bird Survey May 27 – July 7.
Media MDC reminds hunters and other shooters to practice range safety by Joe Jerek May 05, 2026 Body MDC shooting ranges provide places to practice shooting safely by following the rules.
Media MDC reminds hunters to apply for elk and bear permits in May by Joe Jerek May 01, 2026 Body The number of bear permits has been increased to 2,000 with the harvest increased to 60 bears. MDC is offering a new online course on Black Bear Hunting Basics.
Media MDC encourages motorists to give turtles a brake! by Joe Jerek Apr 29, 2026 Body Slow down when you see a turtle in the road and try to safely steer around it.
Media Register for 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge by April 30 by Joe Jerek Apr 23, 2026 Body Learn more and register at mdc.mo.gov/MObirdingchallenge.
Media MDC reminds people to leave wildlife wild by Joe Jerek Apr 17, 2026 Body Young wildlife may appear to be abandoned, but that’s usually not the case.
Media Missouri Stream Team releases annual report and hosts celebration by Joe Jerek Apr 15, 2026 Body Stream Teams invited to annual Watershed Celebration at Meramec State Park on July 25
Media MDC reports young hunters took 5,255 turkeys over youth weekend by Joe Jerek Apr 13, 2026 Body Top harvest counties were Osage, Franklin, and Gasconade.