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In spring when crappie are spawning in the shallows, anyone can cast a minnow and bobber toward the bank and catch a ton of fish. Crappie may spawn as early as mid-March in the southern part of the state and as late as the end of May in northern Missouri.

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Regulation changes for the 2023-24 deer season include a new firearms early antlerless portion, a new firearms CWD portion, and changes to firearms antlerless permit numbers in most counties.

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Alternatives to doing business in person with MDC.

Rather than travel to an MDC location, consider the following online options.

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Hunting & Fishing Permits

Buy permits online and apply for landowner permits online.
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Online Hunter Education

Take the skills portion online, or Missouri residents 16 years of age and older can complete the entire program online.

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Virtual Programs

Attend a variety of programs virtually from the comfort of your home.
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Watch a Commission Meeting

The Conservation Commission offers live streaming of all commission meetings to make it easier to learn about key conservation topics.
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Purchase for-sale publications and the natural events calendar. 
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Subscribe to receive the Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines in your mailbox or via email.

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BEARS IN MISSOURI -- Get valuable tips and info about black bears in Missouri and the upcoming hunting season in this month's segment of Nature's Calling.
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Xplor reconnects kids to nature and helps them find adventure in their own backyard. Free to residents of Missouri.

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