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MDC invites public to learn about deer hunting Oct. 17

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 27, 2019

Free program at Springfield Nature Center will cover basics.

A deer hunter sits against a tree with his rifle.

MDC helps improve Bethany area fishing lakes

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Sep 26, 2019

Financial assistance helps improve access for fishing and boating

Laura Ruman, MDC fisheries programs supervisor; Bethany Mayor Jonne Slemons; Randy Brejnik and Charles Crabtree, Bethany aldermen; Josh Roller, conservation agent, and Jerry Wiechman, MDC fisheries management biologist

MDC invites public to learn about primitive skills on Oct. 6

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 26, 2019

Springfield Nature Center program highlights nature knowledge of past cultures.

A hand holding an arrowhead.

Jay Henges Shooting Range holds field to fork venison class series week of Sept. 30

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 26, 2019

This sequence of three classes Monday-Wednesday will guide deer hunters from the harvest to the meal.

A venison dish with vegetables on a dinner table.

MDC provides places to hunt and fish with MRAP program

News from the region: 

Northwest
Bill Graham
Sep 26, 2019

Changes made for MRAP program land in DeKalb County

A hunter jots down some notes while reading a regulations sign at an MRAP site.

MDC hosts free prescribed burn workshop Oct. 19 at El Dorado Springs

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Sep 26, 2019

Property managers can learn how to use fire to help manage grasslands.

MDC staff managing a prescribed burn.

Cape Nature Center announces October programs, including a Fall Festival

News from the region: 

Southeast
Candice Davis
Sep 25, 2019
Guests can make a longbow, hike Seventy-Six Conservation Area, or learn archery skills in October.
MDC logo carved into a pumpkin

MDC offers FREE Birding Teacher Workshop Oct. 7 in West Plains

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Sep 24, 2019

Teachers will learn the Discover Nature Schools Nature Unleashed (Grades 3-5) curriculum.

An indigo bunting perches on a branch.

MDC hosts free Family Outdoors Day on Sept. 28 in Lee's Summit

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Sep 24, 2019

Learn about fishing, hunting, and wildlife at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

MDC staff teaching kids to fish.

MDC offers hunter education skills sessions in SWMO

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 23, 2019
Skills sessions are mandatory for hunter education students ages 15-under.
a hunter-education instructor shows a class attendee how to load a shotgun.

MDC invites first-time youth deer hunters to free mentored hunt at Mark Twain Lake

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Sep 20, 2019
Youth ages 6-15 who have never Telechecked a deer may register for hunt this fall.
young deer hunter with mentor

MDC invites female anglers to Sept. 28 FREE fishing event at Bennett Springs

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 20, 2019
Sept. 28 trout-fishing event allows female anglers of all ages to fish for free.
woman trout fishing

Deer hunting clinic, Halloween event highlight MDC Springfield Nature Center's October schedule

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 19, 2019
Get tips on whitetails and see super heroes deliver a conservation-themed message.
two people deer hunting

MDC says quail and pheasant numbers steady despite rough start

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Sep 19, 2019
MDC predicts 2019 season to be similar to 2018.
region map of quail roadside survey index

MDC invites youth, families to trapping clinic in Callaway County Oct. 5-6

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Sep 19, 2019
Learn to hone trapping skills with conservation professionals at FREE clinic near Williamsburg.
trappers in creek

MDC and East Central College offer class on cooking with venison Oct. 26

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 18, 2019

Chef Mike of East Central College will reveal unique and delicious ways to prepare deer meat.

A Chinese-style dish prepared with venison.

MDC offers FREE Beginner Fur Trapping Workshop Oct. 19 at Twin Pines

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Sep 17, 2019

Participants will learn how to set traps, regulations, ethics and trap preparation.

A man holds a conibear trap for fur trapping.

MDC offers Women’s Handgun workshop in Houston Oct. 6

News from the region: 

Ozark
Candice Davis
Sep 17, 2019

Participants must be 16 years of age or older to participate in the program.

A conservation agent supervises a group of women during a handgun workshop.

MDC's Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center to hold birthday party for two-headed snake

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 17, 2019

Event will celebrate unique reptile that was found in Stone County in 2017.

A woman holds a two-headed western rat snake at Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center in Branson.

MDC monitors wetland conditions as fall waterfowl seasons approach

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Sep 17, 2019

Flooding has affected habitat at Grand Pass, not as much at Settle's Ford and Montrose conservation areas.

Ducks swimming and flying in a wetland area.

Get native plants and learn about monarch butterflies Sept. 21 at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 16, 2019

Buy native plants and see how migrating monarchs are tagged at free event.

A monarch butterfly pollinating a flower.

MDC invites you to the iNaturalist Family Festival at Powder Valley Nature Center Oct. 12

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 16, 2019
Learn how a powerful, free mobile app can put a world of nature knowledge in the palm of your hand.
iNaturalist App on phone

Teachers invited to attend MDC’s free basic archery instructor training at Kirkwood Community Center Oct. 16

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 16, 2019

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

A group of students prepare to release their arrows during an archery class.

MDC invites families to outdoor fun day in Macon Sept. 28

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Sep 13, 2019
Learn outdoor skills from some of the biggest outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
girl with agent holding fish

Construction project doesn't get in the way of trout fishing at Roaring River

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 12, 2019
Despite renovation of MDC hatchery, it's business as usual for anglers at this popular state park.
Man Trout Fishing at Roaring River

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Joe Jerek
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Conservation Headquarters
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Jill Pritchard
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Jill.Pritchard@mdc.mo.gov
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Francis Skalicky
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