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MDC seeks public input on Atlanta Conservation Area and Long Branch Lake Management Lands in Macon County

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Jun 03, 2019

Public can comment through June 30 on draft management plan.

White crappie

Public input sought for Little Sac Woods Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jun 03, 2019

Citizens can comment on MDC public use area's management plan throughout June.

The entrance sign to Little Sac Woods Conservation Area

MDC seeks public input for Texas County L-A-D Foundation Lands

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Jun 03, 2019

This includes Horseshoe Bend, Piney River Narrows, and Dripping Springs natural areas.

Texas County LAD Foundation Lands

MDC raising prices $1 for staffed shooting range use

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Jun 03, 2019
Fees will increase from $3 to $4 per round or hour, starting July 1.
Instructor showing person how to shoot at Dalton Shooting Range

MDC invites anglers to Shepherd of Hills Family Fishing Fair on Saturday

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Jun 03, 2019
June 8 event at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery aimed for anglers age 15 and under.
boy with fishing pole

MDC temporarily closes Clinton office due to Truman Lake flooding

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Jun 03, 2019
Water is over the main public entrance road
Line of sandbags protects MDC Clinton Office from flooding

MDC, USDA, and Quail Forever offer Native Wildflower and Pollinator workshop June 18 in Warrenton

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 31, 2019

This free workshop is designed to help landowners improve the natural quality of their land.

A landowner poses behind her wildflower garden.

MDC invites women to beginner shooting clinic series in Columbia

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 31, 2019
Register to attend a free series of training programs for women on beginner shooting basics.
woman shooting shotgun

MDC offers free fishing skills classes in northwest Missouri

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
May 31, 2019

Discover Nature — Fishing programs teach angling basics

MDC staff teach a mother and daughter how to fish.

MDC's Springfield Nature Center has a number of hiking events in June

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
May 31, 2019

Trail-trekking opportunities are a highlight of nature center's June schedule.

A woman with her baby go on a hike.

MDC holds St. Louis area teachers’ workshops for Discover Nature Schools’ K-5 units at Powder Valley Nature Center June 12

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 30, 2019
Space is limited for these free workshops that will cover the Nature Unfolds and Nature Unleashed units.
Discover Nature Schools Kids Outside

MDC's lowland conservation areas and accesses in western Missouri flooded by high water

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 30, 2019
Visitors should use caution in any low-lying areas
flooded conservation area

Busch Shooting Range holds FREE Learn to Shoot event June 3

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 29, 2019

Sample a variety of shooting sports next Monday in an open house-style format.

A man learns to shoot a shotgun.

MDC’s Runge Nature Center announces June programs

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 29, 2019

Programs include fly fishing, forest foraging, Bio Blitz, and more.

MDC staff teach young explorers about nature.

Powder Valley Nature Center hosts Butterfly Gardening for Pollinators program June 6

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 29, 2019

Discover the magic behind creating a garden that will have butterflies fluttering in your yard.

Steve Craig and Amy Short pose in a butterfly garden.

Carthage archery instructor wins national award

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
May 29, 2019

Patrick receives 2019 NASP Coach of the Year Award.

Caleb Patrick

MDC congratulates Dr. Grant Woods on Master Conservationist award

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
May 28, 2019
Dr. Woods joins 60 Master Conservationists honored since 1942 for substantial conservation work.
Woods Master Conservationist Award

MDC seeking comments on changes to landowner permits

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
May 28, 2019
Changes include acreage requirements, registry, and discounts for nonresident landowners.
MDC logo

MDC offers free basic archery instructor training for teachers June 25 at Living Word Christian Middle and High School in O’Fallon

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 28, 2019

Participants will gain certification to teach the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program in their schools.

A woman closely inspects an archery target.

MDC proposes changes to nonresident permits

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
May 28, 2019
Proposed changes include price increases and discounts for nonresident landowners.
MDC logo

MDC proposes raising trout permits and daily tags starting in 2020

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
May 28, 2019
Price increases needed to help cover costs of raising, stocking more than 1.5 million fish annually.
MDC logo

MDC welcomes anglers to renovated Amarugia Lake south of Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
May 28, 2019

Lake in Cass County offers a variety of fish for anglers

An angler fishes off the shore of Amarugia Lake.

Range, access road reopen at Ranacker Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 28, 2019

Completion of bridge project allows full access to area near Frankford, Mo.

The new constructed bridge on the access road to Ranacker Conservation Area.

MDC invites youth, families to free fishing clinic in Kirksville

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
May 28, 2019

Register to attend a Discover Nature – Fishing course June 8.

A little girl shows off her catch with her dad.

MDC crowns Marquette High School as FISHSTL Cup Champions

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
May 28, 2019

The high school fishing team took top honors among 10 area schools in angling tournament.

The Marquette High School Fishing Team poses with their trophy.

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Jill Pritchard
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Francis Skalicky
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