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MDC's Andy Dalton Shooting Range to re-open July 8

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jul 01, 2020

Facility will have new Wednesday-Sunday schedule.

Andy Dalton Shooting Range Entrance Sign

MDC to hold virtual program about butterflies July 9

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jun 29, 2020

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center will host event about these valuable pollinators.

Swallowtail Butterfly

MDC to offer virtual floating, fishing programs in upcoming weeks

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jun 26, 2020

Free online programs will cover kayaking, stream fishing, and how to "read" a stream.

Kayak on lake

MDC reminds travelers that fishing in Branson area is still good

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jun 23, 2020

COVID-19 hasn't hampered angling success at Table Rock and Taneycomo.

Boating on Lake Taneycomo

Enjoy National Trails Day, June 6, at an MDC trail near you

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
May 20, 2020
Special day is great chance to discover hiking opportunities at MDC areas.
Little Sac Woods Conservation Area sign

MDC grant helps Missouri State University remove invasive trees

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Apr 09, 2020
TRIM grant helps fund removal of Callery pear trees from MSU campus.
Missouri State University

MDC invites public to Springfield Nature Center event on March 20 that blends music with a love of the outdoors

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A view of Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Taney County.

MDC invites people to ammunition reloading workshop

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 12, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
ammunition -- shotgun shells and bullets

MDC holds introductory archery program March 19 at Andy Dalton Range

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 10, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
woman shooting bow

MDC invites public to crappie seminar for beginners in Springfield March 24

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 09, 2020

UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.

A group of crappie

MDC invites people to Springfield Nature Center March 13 event that combines nature and music

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 03, 2020

Bo Brown, Bob Ranney share passion for music and nature at free program.

Violin

Learn about turkey hunting March 14 at free MDC program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Mar 03, 2020
Andy Dalton Range clinic has tips for youths and adults.
two turkey hunters in camo

MDC invites public to Feb. 29 Vulture Venture near Branson

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Feb 13, 2020

Free program highlights benefits of these misunderstood birds.

A turkey vulture stands in a grass field.

MDC invites public to learn about fly fishing at program at Neosho Hatchery

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Feb 05, 2020
Free Feb. 15 event is cooperative effort of MDC, Neosho National Fish Hatchery and MAKO Fly Fishers.
woman fly fishing in stream

MDC invites gun owners to firearms care workshop at Dalton Range

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Feb 05, 2020
Free Feb. 15 program will cover basic care, cleaning, and storage of firearms.
items on a table used for firearms care and a rifle and shotgun

MDC invites public to smallmouth bass program Feb. 20

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Feb 05, 2020

Free program at Springfield Nature Center offers tips for hooking this popular fish.

A picture of smallmouth bass underwater.

MDC invites public to learn how to build bluebird boxes on Feb. 15

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 31, 2020

Families will build nest boxes at free workshop at Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center.

A bluebird flies into a nesting box.

MDC invites public to search for short-eared owls on Feb. 8

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 31, 2020
Owls found on prairies will be the focus of hike at Shawnee Trail Conservation Area.
short-eared owl

MDC invites public to predator hunting clinic

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 30, 2020

Free Feb. 8 class at MDC's Andy Dalton Range will cover calling and other basics.

A coyote stands in a grass field.

MDC invites public to learn about and listen for owls at programs in Branson and Springfield Feb. 7

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 15, 2020

Events at Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center in Branson and Springfield Conservation Nature Center in Springfield will provide opportunities to learn about owls.

A barred owl rests on a tree branch.

MDC invites duck hunters to meetings in Joplin, Springfield

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 15, 2020
Waterfowl workshops Feb. 4 in Joplin and Feb. 5 in Springfield will give hunters chances to offer input.
duck hunter with dog in cattails

MDC invites teachers to Feb. 14 archery instructor training in Republic

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 14, 2020
Feb. 14 class at Republic High School will prep instructors for MoNASP curriculum.
MONASP archers shooting at targets

MDC invites public to Eagle Days at Springfield Nature Center

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 10, 2020

Free event on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 is great way to learn about eagles in Missouri.

A bald eagle in flight.

MDC invites public to learn about and listen for owls Jan. 10

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jan 03, 2020

Springfield Nature Center program will feature live owls and evening hikes on trails.

A close-up of a screech owl.

Learn more about birds Jan 4 through Springfield Nature Center’s “Big Year” program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Dec 26, 2019
Jan. 4 event kicks off year-long, family oriented, bird-watching effort.
Birders looking for birds

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