Raccoons are active-at-night, or nocturnal, mammals that live throughout much of the world. Join us to learn about Raccoons and where you can find them in Missouri!
This is a FREE program. This is a VIRTUAL program! Registration is required by 5PM, June 22nd. You must register with a valid email, as the program link will be sent by 11am on the day of the program to that email.
Cane poles are literally made from canes cut from bamboo – and are arguably the oldest of all fishing rods. Join us to learn about cane poles, how to make them and how to use them. Participants will make their own cane pole and get to take it home! Poles and all supplies will be provided. This program will be held outside, at Spencer Lake.
You MUST REGISTER at mdc.mo.gov/events by 5pm, June 23rd. If you need help registering, please email the email address listed below. This is a FREE program! All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us to learn about the different snakes that call Missouri home, how to identify them and which are dangerous. Live snakes will be at the program.
You MUST REGISTER at mdc.mo.gov/events by 5pm, July 5th. If you need help registering, please email the email address listed below. This is a FREE program! All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Session one of two part course. Participants will choose a range day the evening of the 7th, 8th, or 9th of July.
Participants must attend classroom portion to attend range portion. Course is for new and novice shooters. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Come out and spend two evenings learning the basics of firearms. We will be offering training on handguns, shotguns, and rifles with plenty of shooting practice built into the courses. The students will learn about firearm parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, and shooting fundamentals. Firearms will be provided.When people first came to Missouri they saw wetlands as useless, dark and creepy places. The Swamp Act changed that and encouraged people to move to swampy places. Join us to learn about the Swamp Act, Missouri’s wetlands and why we must protect this valuable resource.
This is a FREE program. This is a VIRTUAL program! Registration is required by 5PM, July 7th. You must register with a valid email, as the program link will be sent by 11am on the day of the program to that email.
MDC invites the public to take part in a frog gigging clinic at the Atlanta conservation area. This event is open to anyone 12 and up.
The clinic will start with a presentation on the basics of frog gigging safety, equipment, identification and regulations. Participants will go frogging with the help of MDC personnel and learn how to clean and cook their catch.
Come join us for a community fishing event at lake Thunderhead. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided for participants to learn basic fishing.
Food and Drink will also be provided by the members at lake thunderhead.
Join us to look for aquatic invertebrates, fossils, fish, frogs and many other creatures that can be found in the creeks of Union Ridge Conservation Area! Please wear appropriate clothing (we will be walking down to the creek and in the water).
You MUST REGISTER at mdc.mo.gov/events by 5pm, July 21th. If you need help registering, please email the email address listed below. This is a FREE program! All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spincast fishing rod and reel. How to cast safely and and successfully. How to fasten basic tackle to a fishing line. Learn techniques to catch fish and handle it properly.
Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spincast fishing rod and reel. How to cast safely and and successfully. How to fasten basic tackle to a fishing line. Learn techniques to catch fish and handle it properly.
Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
Join us to make beautiful nature jewelry from deer antlers, spent shotgun shells, turkey and duck feathers and more! We will provide all materials.
This workshop is for women 18 years old and older. Girls aged 14–17 also are welcome when accompanied by an adult woman. Registration is required, please register online at mdc.mo.gov/events. Deadline to register is July19th, at 5pm. Space and supplies are limited!
Hurry! Space and materials are limited.
Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spincast fishing rod and reel. How to cast safely and and successfully. How to fasten basic tackle to a fishing line. Learn techniques to catch fish and handle it properly.
Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spincast fishing rod and reel. How to cast safely and and successfully. How to fasten basic tackle to a fishing line. Learn techniques to catch fish and handle it properly.
Lesson 2: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure bait on hooks.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
Lesson 3: Five Common Missouri Fish-Their Anatomy, Habitat, and Life Cycle combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families basic biological concepts and functions specific to largemouth bass, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, channel catfish and rainbow trout. Participants will learn the different components of fish anatomy and their functions. In addition, participants will learn about various types of fish habitat and aquatic food webs.
Lesson 4: Fishing with Lures and Fishing Regulations combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families how to properly select a fishing lure based on desired fish species, weather and water conditions. In addition, participants will learn how to identify and understand fishing regulations. Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided. All children ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants must have completed Lessons 1 and 2 prior to attending Lesson 3 & 4. Participants do not need a fishing permit to fish during this program.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
Humans aren’t the only animals that hunt. To eat, wild predators must catch their dinner. And though they don’t have rifles or fishing rods, animal assassins are armed to the teeth. Join us to learn about some of the amazing adaptations animals have for capturing prey.
This is a FREE program. This is a VIRTUAL program! Registration is required by 5PM, July 28th. You must register with a valid email, as the program link will be sent by 11am on the day of the program to that email.
Lesson 3: Five Common Missouri Fish-Their Anatomy, Habitat, and Life Cycle combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families basic biological concepts and functions specific to largemouth bass, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, channel catfish and rainbow trout. Participants will learn the different components of fish anatomy and their functions. In addition, participants will learn about various types of fish habitat and aquatic food webs.
Lesson 4: Fishing with Lures and Fishing Regulations combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families how to properly select a fishing lure based on desired fish species, weather and water conditions. In addition, participants will learn how to identify and understand fishing regulations. Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided. All children ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants must have completed Lessons 1 and 2 prior to attending Lesson 3 & 4. Participants do not need a fishing permit to fish during this program.
Participants will be able to take what they learned and go fishing.
Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided.
Each participant must register for this program individually.
This is a free workshop that will help target shooters as well as migratory and upland bird hunters improve their hunting skills. Topics include: how to select the best ammunition and choke combination for hunting, how to improve your shooting skills, how to improve your range & distance estimation skills, and how to properly pattern your shotgun.
Participants should bring their hunting shotgun & choke tubes if applicable, non-toxic shotgun ammunition they wish to pattern, eye/ear protection, and a stool or chair. Clay targets, 12 & 20-gauge practice ammunition will be provided.