Missouri Department of Conservation

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COVID-19 Response

Find MDC Responses

Read the latest responses and actions taken by MDC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elk Permit Application

Submit An Application

Read about the new elk permit application process, and sumbit an application between May 1 and May 31.

Crappie Tips

Learn Tips on How to Catch Crappie

Crappie are common in most of Missouri's large reservoirs, rivers, and streams, as well as many smaller public and private ponds.

Landowner Application

Apply For Landowner Permits

To submit your qualifying property, visit the permit website and click on the Landowner Permit Application button.

Planting & Care Resources for Your Property

State nursery tour video

Order Tree Seedlings
Use native trees and shrubs to improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation on your land.

How to Plant Seedlings
Tips on transporting and storing seedlings, plus instructions for planting by hand or with a machine.

Tree Care
From tree selection and planting to pruning guidelines, this section covers everything you need to know to take care of your backyard trees.

Tree Diseases and Pests
Did you know that most tree problems result from a combination of factors?
Recognize Your Catch

Trophies & Certificates

Species A-Z
What can you catch in Missouri’s waters? Here’s our most common game and non-game fish.

Find Great Places to Fish
Looking for a place to fish? Check the statewide map.

Fishing Events
Find fishing events near you.

Fishing Seasons and Hours
Check to see what's in season.
Hunter Education and Skills Training

Learn more about hunter education requirements

Hunter Education and Certification Requirement

Hunter Ed Study Guide Order Form

Hunter Ed Events

Hunting and Shooting Skills Classes
Learn More About the Department

Meet the Commission
Learn how the Conservation Commission is appointed, what they are responsible for, and who the current Commissioners are.

Live Commission Meeting
Watch a live stream of the next Conservation Commission meeting.

Who We Are
We help make Missouri a great place to live. We conserve and protect our state's great outdoors.

Our Priorities
Our mission is to protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state; to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.