Saint Charles

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Saint Louis
FIPS code
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Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 1

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 1

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.

Birds

Join us for an early morning 5-mile hike at the Marais Temps Clair (MTC) Conservation Area. Birds are most active in the early morning hours. This is a great time of the year for a hike to see what lives in the marsh habitat of MTC. Meeting details will be provided to registrants beforehand.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lessons 3 & 4

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 3 & 4 Description:

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

In the Lesson 3 portion, participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.

In the Lesson 4 portion, participants will learn about various fishing lures and techniques, as well as identify and understand Missouri fishing regulations.

Discover Nature - Fishing Lesson 2

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 2 Description:

*Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 is required before attending this program*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 2

Participants will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. This includes how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks.

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. Students 15 and under must also bring a copy of their birth certificate or other proof of age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session.

Trees

Would you like to learn how identify Missouri's trees from the comfort of your home? If so this is the program for you.

Conservation Adults

Do you have a love of Missouri fish, forest, and wildlife and want to share it with others? If so, volunteering with MDC may be for you! Come to an open house event to learn about volunteering opportunities in the St. Louis Region, talk to staff and current volunteers, and fill out a volunteer application.

Types of volunteer work include assisting at our staffed ranges, teaching Hunter Education, training with our conservation agents, teaching fishing programs, and helping our education staff with other programs and events in the region.