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MDC welcomes fall with Sept. 26 guided hike at Tywappity Community Lake

News from the region: 

Southeast
Josh Hartwig
Sep 22, 2020
Guided hike at MDC area in Scott County will consist of 2.5-mile trek.
great blue heron

Learn how to eat well outdoors at MDC virtual cooking for camping and hiking class Sept. 30

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 21, 2020

From fire to feast, outdoor trekkers will learn the basics of cooking in the wild and then some with this free class.

Outdoor food

MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center to host in-person bow-making workshops in October

News from the region: 

Southeast
Francis Skalicky
Sep 21, 2020

Participants will get a chance to learn how to make a traditional longbow.

Cape Girardeau Nature Center

MDC kids' program focuses on nature's small wonders

News from the region: 

Southeast
Francis Skalicky
Sep 21, 2020

Program highlights insects and other creatures that thrive on a forest floor.

Forest floor

MDC offers virtual squirrel hunting clinic, and mentored hunt in Boone County

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Sep 18, 2020
New hunters: Register to attend this free virtual clinic and mentored hunting opportunity.
three people squirrel hunting

Get tips on choosing optical devices at MDC virtual program on Sept. 24

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 18, 2020

Online program will have information about rifle scopes, crossbow scopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes.

man with rifle scope

Trees are focus of MDC online kids' program on Sept. 24

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 18, 2020

Children can learn more about the many benefits trees provide at free virtual program.

Fall tree scene

Turkey Hunters: MDC wants fall feathers

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Sep 18, 2020
Feathers needed for new MDC research project to help improve wild turkey management.
turkey feathers

MDC holds two nature programs at Tower Grove Park in September

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 18, 2020
St. Louis residents can connect with nature with free in-person programs Sept. 25 and 26 in the city’s celebrated park.
string art rendering of a red fox

Learn how to make a longbow at MDC virtual program on Sept. 24

News from the region: 

Ozark
Francis Skalicky
Sep 17, 2020

Participants can also try their bow-making skills at hands-on events Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 at MDC's Twin Pines Center.

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Learn how to prepare raccoon pelts at MDC's Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Sept. 26

News from the region: 

Southeast
Francis Skalicky
Sep 17, 2020

Participants will get hands-on experience in all phases of pelt preparation.

Men with raccoon pelt

Learn about doves at Sept. 24 MDC virtual program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 17, 2020

Get information about three species of doves found in Missouri.

Mourning dove on branch

MDC finds suspect in Carter County elk poaching case

News from the region: 

Statewide
Joe Jerek
Sep 16, 2020
Deborah Flanigan of Chaffee charged with shooting a cow elk and abandoning the animal.
Poached Cow Elk

Enjoy date night for nature lovers at a pair of MDC in-person programs this September

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 15, 2020

Two special outdoor date night outings, Sept. 19 and 26, offer socially-distanced options for couples.

A couple goes hiking

MDC invites people to enjoy an early fall guided hike Sept. 19

News from the region: 

Southeast
Francis Skalicky
Sep 15, 2020

St. Francis River, Tiemann Shut-Ins among highlights of four-mile trek

Millstream Gardens Conservation Area

Get tips on preparing fish and game at Sept. 23 MDC program

News from the region: 

Southeast
Francis Skalicky
Sep 15, 2020
Program will also have tips on how to make soda can stove that is useful on camping trips.
cutting a fish filet

MDC holds a virtual presentation about spiders Sept. 24

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 14, 2020
This free, interactive virtual program will focus on the most common spiders found around the home and yard.
common house spider

MDC's Lake City and Parma Woods shooting ranges begin winter hours

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Sep 14, 2020

Ranges welcome users and COVID-19 precautions are in place

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MDC and partners assist American burying beetle's removal from national endangered species list

News from the region: 

Kansas City
Bill Graham
Sep 14, 2020
Saint Louis Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, and MDC are partners in Missouri's role
American burying beetle in gloved hand

Learn safe handling and hunting with modern sporting rifles with free online MDC class Sept. 22

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 14, 2020
AR-15 style rifles are becoming more popular and this free program will help users safely get the most out of them.
man shooting AR-15 style rifle

Get hunter education through MDC's online format

News from the region: 

Statewide
Jill Pritchard
Sep 14, 2020

All-online format may be completed by Missourians ages 16 and older.

Mentoring hunters

MDC invites veterans to fish for free at Roaring River State Park

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 11, 2020

Sept. 19 event will give veterans a day of free fishing at Roaring River.

Veteran fishing

Learn about wild edibles at Sept. 22 MDC virtual program

News from the region: 

Southwest
Francis Skalicky
Sep 11, 2020

Get information about nuts, fruits, and mushrooms that can add flavor to recipes and snacks.

Persimmons on branch

MDC to offer beginner trapping clinic in Callaway Co. Oct. 3–4

News from the region: 

Central
Robert Hemmelgarn
Sep 11, 2020

Learn to hone trapping skills with conservation professionals at FREE clinic near Williamsburg.

Trapping at Whetstone Creek Conservation Area

MDC holds second Introduction to Handguns online class Sept. 15

News from the region: 

St. Louis
Dan Zarlenga
Sep 10, 2020
Due to high demand, MDC has added another free virtual course covering the basics of proper and safe handgun use.
woman shooting handgun

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Bill Graham
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Bill.Graham@mdc.mo.gov
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
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
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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
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