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MDC reminds people to leave wildlife wild

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With spring comes new life, including new arrivals of wild animals. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that young...

MDC reports young hunters took 5,255 turkeys over youth weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5,255 birds over the...

MDC seeks public comments on potential changes to nonresident deer hunting

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri deer hunters and others for feedback...

Missouri’s youth spring turkey hunting turns 25

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This year marks the 25th anniversary of MDC offering a special youth weekend for spring...

Watch April 16 webinar on birds and habitats for Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the...

Celebrate Missouri trees with MDC through Arbor Days in April

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees...

Falconer discusses ancient sport during MDC program in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. – Most everyone has a hobby or two. Some specialize in painting miniature figurines while others tie...

MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department...