Virtual Events

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on establishing and managing food plots for deer and other wildlife in Missouri. Hunters and landowners can then incorporate the information into deer management plans for fall.

This live Zoom webinar on Wildlife Food Plots in Missouri will be held Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. It will begin with a presentation from an NDA outreach specialist followed by MDC and NDA staff answering participants’ questions. The zoom link will be shared with registered participants on Monday, August 24th.

This webinar is the final of MDC’s and NDA’s free 2026 Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series via Zoom. Previous webinar recordings are available at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management/deer-management-assistance-program-dmap.

Learn more about deer management at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management.

You have probably seen crayfish in creeks, but did you know they can also live in caves, prairies, and even roadside ditches? Learn how crayfish live, feed, and reproduce. All ages. This program is open to all ages but is designed for 6th grade and up. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send a virtual program link. This link will be sent the week of the program. This program will not be recorded.

Virtual Vise: Fly Tying at Home! Join us when avid tyer Pat Rigby shows us how to buy hackle and the different characteristics of different types of hackle and their uses. He will also tie a few dry flies and if we are lucky one of them will be the Adam's like fly!

Materials:

size 12-14 dry fly hooks

Dry hackle of at least 2 different colors brown, ginger and grizzly are fun.

Body materials such as dubbing, floss, poly, etc.

Tail material such as a fun colored or textured feather.

Wing material of feathers, like mallard flank or something like it.

Feeding birds can increase your bird identification skills as well as brighten your day. Join us for this virtual program that will discuss what type of seeds birds prefer to snack on to give them energy in the chilly weather, and how to make and freeze your own homemade suet in preparation for winter feedings.

Gardening can be an outlet for the artist as well as an enjoyable hobby. Naturalist Jordi Raos will suggest plant pairings for beautiful natural color palettes in this virtual program. All ages. Registration required. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link. This link will be sent the day of the program. This program will not be recorded.

Registration required by visiting www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature (adults) Despite urbanization, Kansas City has a few remaining old growth prairies, light-dappled woodlands, shaded forests and rich wetlands. Bridging the Gap's Kansas City WildlLands program conserves, protects and restores these remnants of original landscape by connecting people to steward the land. Learn about KC WildLands' community conservation efforts to collect native seeds to distribute through public lands and their ongoing efforts to manage invasive species in the landscapes.

Squirrel hunting is a great way to enjoy time in the woods in the fall. You don’t need a lot of equipment to hunt squirrels, they are almost everywhere, and they are delicious! Join us, virtually, in a discussion about hunting safety, regulations, equipment, strategies, and recipes.

Are you interested in waterfowl hunting? Would you like to learn about identifying waterfowl from the comfort of your own home? If so this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of identifying Missouri's waterfowl live and online for you to enjoy.

Whether preparing to hunt waterfowl this upcoming season or trying to mark a bird off your checklist, identifying fast flying ducks can be a challenge. Join us, virtually, as we explore tips and tricks for identifying ducks during the fall. The instructor will send a link via e-mail the day before and the day of the presentation.

If you don't have much experience with handguns or would just like to learn the basics before you purchase a handgun, this course if for you. In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the various types of handguns, basics parts of the handguns, ammunition, shooting fundamentals and where to shoot. No experience is necessary to register for this course.

Registered participants will receive a follow up email the day before the course with log in information.

Ages 18+.