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Discover fishing in Missouri with MDC Free Fishing Days June 8-9

family fishing
Share a pastime that can last a lifetime. Along with fish, you may catch some priceless memories. More

Trees may need special attention after wet spring

The roots of a toppled oak tree form a jagged vertical rosette.
Imagine how difficult rainy weather would be for you if you breathed through your feet. More

Striped bass to be stocked in Bull Shoals

James Cunningham with State Record Striped Bass
Because of their size and fighting qualities, striped bass are highly valued by anglers, and help make Missouri a great place to fish. More

Bushytails and bronzebacks are legal May 25

An angler in a bright red kayak holds aloft a fat, 2-pound smallmouth bass.
Squirrels and smallmouth bass make Missouri a great place to hunt and fish. More

MDC offers free community forestry workshop in Kansas City, and webinar

June 4 workshop will discuss benefits of public trees and encourage care for urban forests. More

Popular northwest acoustic musical artist John Nilsen to perform at Powder Valley Nature Center

powder valley nature center
Discover nature through a free concert Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m. More

MDC offers upland game management and CRP workshop in Marshall

The May 28 workshop is free, but participants must pre-register by May 22. More

Discover nature in Columbia with free fishing event June 8

boy fishing
During Free Fishing Days, June 8-9, anyone can fish in the Show-me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout stamp or trout park daily tag. More

Montrose High School students discover nature during grasslands field day

Montrose High School Prairie Day
Field trip part of and funded by MDC Discover Nature Schools program. More

Invasive zebra mussels found in lake at Schell-Osage Conservation Area

Photo of zebra mussels.
Anglers asked to help stop spread. More
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