Phelps

Region
Ozark
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Learn to Fish

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies? This is an introduction to fly-tying workshop designed for beginners. Participants will be provided the tools and expert coaching to create up to three different flies to take home. Instruction and equipment are provided at no cost by Missouri Department of Conservation & Roubidoux Fly Fishers Association during the workshop; but individuals may bring their own fly-tying equipment if they wish. Space is limited to 15 participants, and all participants must be 15 years or older.

Learn to Fish

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies? This is an introduction to fly-tying workshop designed for beginners. Participants will be provided the tools and expert coaching to create up to three different flies to take home. Instruction and equipment are provided at no cost by Missouri Department of Conservation & Roubidoux Fly Fishers Association during the workshop; but individuals may bring their own fly-tying equipment if they wish. Space is limited to 15 participants, and all participants must be 15 years or older. This workshop will be held at St.

Hunter Education Skills Session

This skills session will satisfy part two of Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To obtain hunter education certification you must also attend part one (online, self-study, or a classroom session) and bring along your skills session qualifier certificate or a student manual with the review questions completed. Student manuals are available at the St. James Recreation Center, the Rolla MDC Office (12655 State Route Y, Rolla, MO) or from the MDC website (https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/hunter-education/hunter-ed-study-guide-order-form).

Birds

St. James, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) & St. James Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a “Beginners Birding Walk” event for families & individuals at St. James Park on April 10, 2027 between 4 – 5:30 PM.

Community Fishing

MDC is partnering with the City of St. James in offering a Family Fishing Day at St. James Scioto Lake. MDC will provide the poles and City of St. James P&R is providing the bait. In addition to having a great time fishing; participants can learn how to ID fish, free adhesive ruler to measure their catch, play a casting game, free MDC fishing / publications, and how to use MDC phone app "MO Fishing" to find public areas to go fishing in the future. We look forward to seeing you here in St. James on May 8, 2027!

Deer Hunting: Field to Freezer

Find out how to skin and process the deer you harvest this year. MDC staff will process a deer and take you from skinning, to deboning, to packaging the venison for your freezer. Staff will discuss equipment and tools used and provide answers to any questions you may have about do-it-yourself processing. All attendees must be registered for the workshop. Registration is limited to 50 participants ages 11 and older. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee

Atlatl

Rescheduled due to rain on original date of September 16th. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.

Atlatls are a unique and primitive hunting tool that is still used today. They are important for preserving the past culture of all people and show us a way to connect with our ancestors 15,000 years ago. Note: All equipment will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Please note the minimum age is 10 due to the nature of having the strength and control of throwing a dart with an atlatl. Not recommended for adults with shoulder or back injuries.

Hunter Education Skills Session

Have you always wanted to firearm hunt on your own? 2026 Fall anterless deer firearm season is October 9-11 & December 5-13; with regular Fall deer season November 14-24, 2026. First, you need to get certified! Join us at St. James Community Hall for a Hunter Education skills session on September 22, 2026, from 5 - 9 pm.

Archery

Learn the basics of shooting the bow and arrow utilizing some of the techniques and methods that have been adopted by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). This program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques This family event is for all ages with the desire to shoot a bow and arrow but have little or no experience. Parents / guardians may need to assist their youth in drawing the bow string since the minimum draw is 8 lbs. Note: All equipment will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Cooking in Nature

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and St. James Parks & Recreation is hosting a “Primitive Campfire Cooking” event for families & individuals at Lake Shelter South in St. James Park on November 7th between 1 - 3 PM; limited to the first 50 registered participants.

Learn how to make a foil meal packet &/or desert using pie irons. Registration link: For more information, contact Dwight Warnke at Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov.

Location: Lake Shelter South is next to the Scout Lodge within St. James Park at: 500 South Bourbeuse, Saint James, MO 65559