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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 holds pond management workshop for landowners in Warrenton March 25

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Mar 09, 2020

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

A pond at sunset

Osage County angler continues record-breaking streak

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Mar 09, 2020

Bryant Rackers of Bonnots Mill now holds the first alternative methods record for shorthead redhorse.

Bryant Rackers holds his state-record shorthead redhorse.

MDC offers free backpacking training and trip at Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 04, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM/EVENT TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
man setting up campsite

MDC connects newcomers with wild turkey hunting classes in the Kansas City area

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 04, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THESE PROGRAMS/EVENTS TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
tom turkey displaying

MDC offers pond management workshops for landowners in mid-Missouri

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 04, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THESE PROGRAMS/EVENTS TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
image of lake with grassy bank

MDC to offer mentored turkey hunt for first-time youth hunters in Boone County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Mar 03, 2020
Youth ages 11-15 can submit an application to participate in this opportunity.
man and girl turkey hunters in camo

Webster County angler breaks days-old record for yellow perch

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Mar 03, 2020

Brian Holiday of Fordland caught a 2-pound, 3-ounce yellow perch from Bull Shoals Lake.

Brian Holiday holds his state-record yellow perch.

MDC offers free Naturescaping workshop on March 14 in Blue Springs

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Mar 03, 2020

Native plant sale open to all visitors will follow the workshop

Spiderwort flowers

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 holds pond management workshop for landowners April 1 at Busch Conservation Area

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Mar 02, 2020

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

A pond on private property

MDC invites people to enjoy a hike March 14 while learning about Ozark habitats

News from the region: 

Ozark
Francis Skalicky
Feb 28, 2020
Free hike will cover section of Ozark trail between Peck Ranch and Klepzig Mill.
Man hiking a wooded trail.

Jay Henges Shooting Range welcomes champion caller Keith Wahlig for Beginning Turkey Hunting seminar March 5

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Feb 27, 2020
Novice and advanced turkey hunters both can learn tips and tricks to get the most out of spring turkey season.
man and boy walking in woods with turkey decoy

Get new MDC booklets for spring turkey hunting, fishing, hunting and trapping, and the Wildlife Code

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Feb 27, 2020
Get more information on MDC offerings at mdc.mo.gov.
Spring turkey booklet cover

MDC honors DuckHorn Outdoors Adventures for outstanding partnership

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Feb 27, 2020

Non-profit hosts many conservation programs for youths and adults

MDC staff presents Duckhorn Outdoors Adventures with the Outreach and Education Partnership Award.

MDC congratulates former commissioner on induction into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Feb 27, 2020
Former Conservation Commissioner Chip McGeehan was honored for his conservation work.
Former Missouri Conservation Commissioner Chip McGeehan

MDC to host 25th anniversary celebration of Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area March 14

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Feb 27, 2020

FREE open house will include live-bird presentations, a documentary screening, and more.

The sun hovers over the horizon at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area.

MDC to hold prescribed burn workshop in Warrenton March 6

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Feb 26, 2020

Landowners can learn how using prescribed fire can improve their land at a free workshop.

A prescribed burn

Support Missouri student archers at MoNASP state tournament March 19-21 in Branson

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Feb 26, 2020
More than 4,000 student archers will compete at the Branson Convention Center.
MONASP ST 2020

MDC congratulates Francis Skalicky on induction into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Feb 26, 2020
The MDC media specialist from Springfield was recently honored for his career in sports and conservation-related writing.
Francis Skalicky induction into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

MDC Urban Woodsman event held on Feb. 22 in Kansas City

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Feb 25, 2020

Visitors tasted homemade maple syrup, learned woodcraft and outdoor lore

Walnut and sugar maple syrup jars

MDC to host free youth turkey hunting clinic March 28 at Warrensburg

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Feb 25, 2020

Participants will learn about shooting, fishing, and other outdoor skills

Two male turkeys in a wooded area.

Powder Valley Nature Center announces winners of its nature photo contest

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Feb 25, 2020

The winning photographs were selected in eight categories from 100 entries.

A photo of a Carolina wren sitting on a log.

Prairie-chicken viewing offered this spring at Dunn Ranch Prairie

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Feb 24, 2020
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
three prairie chickens in cornfield

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