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MDC Lebanon office to be reclassified as a field office

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 26, 2020

Public will still be able to connect with appropriate MDC staff.

Entrance sign to MDC's Lebanon office

MDC supports youth trapshooting program based at Adrian

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Oct 26, 2020

Competition tests shotgun skills for FFA, 4-H, and homeschool students

Archie High School FFA trapshooting team

MDC reminds hunters of baiting regulations during deer and turkey seasons

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Oct 26, 2020

The use of bait, including grain or other feed to attract deer or turkeys, while hunting is prohibited.

2020 Fall Deer & Turkey booklet

Tom and Cathy Aley receive MDC Master Conservationist award

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Oct 26, 2020
MDC thanks the Taney County couple for their decades of cave and karst conservation.
Cathy and Tom Aley holding MDC Master Conservationist award

Join citizen science at MDC's Burr Oak Woods FeederWatch kickoff Nov. 14 in Blue Springs

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Oct 23, 2020
Winter counts at feeders help scientists track bird populations
birds at feeder

MDC continues repairs at Bob Brown Conservation Area

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Oct 22, 2020
Popular wetland area in Holt County was heavily damaged by 2019 flooding
Bob Brown Conservation Area wooden walkway

MDC to host beginner fly fishing workshop in Columbia

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Oct 22, 2020
Register to attend this FREE Discover Nature – Fishing course for ages 13+.
person fly fishing

MDC offers Field to Freezer workshop in Kirksville Nov. 2

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Oct 21, 2020
Participants will learn simple steps to field dress and process wild game into cuts for the kitchen.
deer processing

MDC naturalists lead 14.5-mile challenge hike on Green Rock Trail Oct. 23

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Oct 20, 2020

For anyone up to the adventure, the chance to hike this linear trail will include return transportation.

Two hikers on the Green Rock Trail

MDC maintains sustainable forestry certification

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Oct 20, 2020
More than 658,300 acres of MDC state land are certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.
Gladden Creek

Oct. 29 MDC virtual program to provide deer processing tips

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 20, 2020

Online "Field to Freezer" program will discuss the steps needed to transform a harvested deer into packaged venison

Hunter cutting venison meat

Rockwoods Reservation holds Trail or Treat Halloween-themed event Oct. 30

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Oct 20, 2020

Experience a nature twist on this free celebration of everyone’s favorite spooky holiday.

eastern screech owl

MDC brood survey shows slight improvement in turkey production

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Oct 19, 2020
2020 brought better turkey production to north Missouri while southwest turkey production remains poor.
turkey brood survey results 2020

MDC provides drop-off sites in St. Louis region to aid hunters in voluntary CWD testing

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Oct 19, 2020
Deer head drop-off sites are located in Crawford, Franklin, St. Charles, Warren, Jefferson, and Washington counties.
CWD drop-off box

Spiders will be focus of Oct. 23 program at MDC's Shoal Creek Conservation Center

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 19, 2020

MDC facility has reopened to public and hopes to make gradual return to in-person programs.

Shoal Creek entrance sign with hours of operation

Kayaking is a great way to enjoy MDC fishing and nature-viewing opportunities in the fall

News from the region: 

Ozark
Francis Skalicky
Oct 15, 2020

Colorful leaves, clear water, and nature viewing makes autumn a great time to paddle.

Kayaking on a river

MDC’s Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood is now open

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Oct 15, 2020

Building admittance is currently limited to the front desk, but trails and grounds remain fully accessible to the public.

Powder Valley Nature Center entrance sign

Spiders will be focus of Oct. 20 MDC virtual program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Oct 15, 2020

Learn why people should appreciate - not be afraid of - spiders.

Garden spider on web

MDC invites women to free Oct. 24 handgun basics course

News from the region: 

Ozark
Josh Hartwig
Oct 14, 2020
Sign up to learn proper handgun safety techniques and for shooting opportunities.
agent teaches handgun safety techniques to two women

Wetland conditions vary at MDC waterfowl areas this autumn

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Oct 14, 2020
Drought and infrastructure issues affect some areas in west Missouri
mallard ducks

MDC announces COVID-19 procedural levels for waterfowl managed hunts

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Oct 14, 2020
Hunters encouraged to review draw procedure for their preferred conservation area.
waterfowl hunter in wetland

Conservation partners get special awards from MDC and MCHF

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Oct 14, 2020
Congratulations to Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever, Missouri Prairie Foundation, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Sovereign Sportsman Solutions!
quail forever pic

MDC offers Basic Shotgun Wingshooting workshop in Kirksville Oct. 27

News from the region: 

Northeast
Robert Hemmelgarn
Oct 13, 2020

Participants will learn to hone hunting skills with non-toxic shot for migratory and upland bird species.

A hunter aims his shotgun while hunting with his bird dog

Kayak paddlers welcome at MDC conservation areas

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Oct 13, 2020

Explore lakes and rivers using MDC boat ramps and access sites

Angler on kayak

MDC’s St. Louis Region hosting live online Agent Q&A event about fall deer and turkey hunting Oct. 21

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Oct 13, 2020

This live, virtual Q&A event with a St. Charles County conservation agent is a chance to get answers about deer and turkey hunting in real time.

Youth archer in deer stand

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Bill Graham
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Bill.Graham@mdc.mo.gov
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816-759-7305
Josh Hartwig
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Robert.Hemmelgarn@mdc.mo.gov
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Joe Jerek
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Joe.Jerek@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
573-522-4115
Jill Pritchard
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Jill.Pritchard@mdc.mo.gov
Conservation Headquarters
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Francis Skalicky
(Southwest)
Francis.Skalicky@mdc.mo.gov
Southwest Regional Office
417-895-6880
Dan Zarlenga
(St. Louis)
Dan.Zarlenga@mdc.mo.gov
St. Louis Regional Office
636-441-4554

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