Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Download maps and find nearby Conservation Areas, Accesses, Offices, and Nature Centers
Picking the right tree and caring for it properly can ensure a safer, longer-lasting tree.
Learn what you need to get started trapping in Missouri.
From late December through early February, watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge.
Find locations and other information
September 1 through April 15
Waterfowl reservation results are available now.
Learn more about the future of elk hunting and management in Missouri.
Find out the results from deer sampled in the CWD Management Zones
Sign in to check the managed hunt draw results.
The results will be available September 1st, 2018 - January 15th, 2019.
Waterfowl Hunting
Deer Hunting Essentials
Turkey Hunting
Hunter Education and Skills Training
Recognize Your Catch
What can you catch in Missouri’s waters? Here’s our most common game and non-game fish.
Looking for a place to fish? Check the statewide map.
Find fishing events near you.
Check to see what's in season.
Planting & Care Resources for Your Property
Use native trees and shrubs to improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation on your land.
Tips on transporting and storing seedlings, plus instructions for planting by hand or with a machine.
From tree selection and planting to pruning guidelines, this section covers everything you need to know to take care of your backyard trees.
Did you know that most tree problems result from a combination of factors?
Learn More About the Department
Learn how the Conservation Commission is appointed, what they are responsible for, and who the current Commissioners are.
Watch a live stream of the next Conservation Commission meeting.
We help make Missouri a great place to live. We conserve and protect our state's great outdoors.
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.
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