Missouri Department of Conservation
Family Fun Day Returns to Busch Shooting Range July 21
DEFIANCE, Mo.— The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids of all ages and their families to Family Fun Day at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center on Monday, July 21, from 3 to 7 p.m.
MDC offers guidance as Canada geese nest, raise young
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As warmer weather returns to Missouri, residents are more likely to encounter Canada geese in neighborhoods, parks, and near bodies of water.
Apply online for MDC managed deer hunts starting July 1
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at 145 managed deer hunts throughout the state. There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas.
MDC-assisted garden at Wilder Museum in Mansfield receives honor
MANSFIELD, Mo. – If she were alive today, it is safe to say Laura Ingalls Wilder would approve of the recognition a special garden at her homeplace has received.
MDC has new regulations for ginseng dealers and harvesters
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds ginseng harvesters and dealers of new regulations that become effective July 1. MDC sent letters to registered ginseng dealers with the information late last year after regulations were approved.
MDC reports 243 cases of CWD in past year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties.
MDC Warns Anglers of Snakehead Fish
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding anglers that it is illegal to import, export, sell, purchase, or possess a northern snakehead fish in Missouri, and to report any catches and sightings.