Morel mushrooms taste good and hunting them provides an excellent reason for a walk in the woods when spring is blooming. But there are more mushroom types than morels to be found, cooked, and enjoyed. Learn which mushrooms to pick and which to avoid when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers a free virtual […]

Catfish can provide a tasty meal. However, before any fish fillets gets put in a fryer or on a grill, anglers need to know how to properly clean these popular sport fish. People who want to learn more about cleaning catfish should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Pond to Plate: […]

Amphibians provide a number of benefits to humans. Their actions, appearances, and the sounds some of them make also add enjoyment to the outdoors in spring and summer. People who want to learn more about amphibians should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Amazing Amphibians” on March 22. This program, […]

Along with its gobble, another noticeable characteristic of a male turkey in spring is it’s eye-catching fan of tail feathers. Turkey hunters who want information on how they can transform the tail feathers of the gobbler they harvest during this spring’s turkey season – or will harvest in future seasons – into a decorative keepsake […]

Part of the enjoyment of fishing is being able to provide a meal for the dinner table. People who want to learn more about how to turn the fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams into tasty table fare should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Pond to Plate: Virtual Fish […]

Spiders are versatile creatures, abundant and important in the wild, and commonly seen by people. Learn the names and habits of common house visitors with a free virtual These Are the Spiders in Your House program offered from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Missouri has […]