Body
Even before you set out to fish, decide whether you’re fishing for fun or fishing for food. This will help you choose gear and get ready to practice.
Body
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | See temporary closures
Media
Title
Subtitle
Learn more
Media
Title
Subtitle
Hunter Ed & Skills Training
Body
Hunter education is required to purchase a firearms hunting permit in Missouri. Get more information about the details on hunter education requirements.
Media
Title
Subtitle
Check out the latest podcast
Body
Interested in exploring the outdoors, but unsure where to start? It’s as easy as stepping out your door! Join host Jill Pritchard from the Missouri Department of Conservation as she explores everything nature has to offer
Body
Alternatives to doing business in person with MDC.
Rather than travel to an MDC location, consider the following online options.
Body
Hunting & Fishing Permits
Buy permits online and apply for landowner permits online.
Buy permits
Body
Online Hunter Education
Take the skills portion online, or Missouri residents 16 years of age and older can complete the entire program online.
Take hunter education online
Body
Virtual Programs
Attend a variety of programs virtually from the comfort of your home.
Find an event
Body
Watch a Commission Meeting
The Conservation Commission offers live streaming of all commission meetings to make it easier to learn about key conservation topics.
Watch a meeting
Body
Online Nature Shop
Purchase for-sale publications, and the natural events calendar.
Visit the nature shop
Body
Magazine Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive the Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines in your mail box, or via email.
Body
MDC Public Contacts
Talk with a conservation agent, biologist, forester or other public contact.
Search for contacts by county
Body
Latest News
Media
Body
Online event will include photo contest for best camping pictures.
Media
Body
This free online class offers an ideal opportunity to get a kickstart in the challenging and rewarding hunting method.
Title
How Do I...
Link or File
Link
Link
Body
Our Magazines
Magazine Cover
Magazine Type
Name
Magazine Type
Description
Xplor reconnects kids to nature and helps them find adventure in their own backyard. Free to residents of Missouri.
Magazine Cover
Magazine Type
Magazine Type
Description
A monthly publication about conservation in Missouri. Started in 1938, the printed magazine is free to residents of Missouri.
Body
Featured In Season Now
Fishing Seasons
Trout Parks
Dates
March 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
Black Bass: Ozark Streams
Dates
May 22, 2021 to February 28, 2022
Bullfrog and Green Frog: Fishing
Dates
June 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021
Link or File
Hunting Seasons
Groundhog: Hunting
Dates
May 10, 2021 to December 15, 2021
Squirrel: Hunting
Dates
May 22, 2021 to February 15, 2022
Bullfrog and Green Frog: Hunting
Dates
June 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021
Link or File
Body
Featured Upcoming Seasons
Fishing Seasons
Nongame Fish: Gig/Atlatl: Streams and Impounded Waters
Dates
September 15, 2021 to February 15, 2022
Hunting Seasons
Dove: Hunting
Dates
September 1, 2021 to November 29, 2021
Teal: Hunting
Dates
September 11, 2021 to September 26, 2021