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Local hunter education skills session set for March 6
Missouri’s hunter education course will be offered Friday, March 6, from 6–9 p.m. at the Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 N. Perryville Blvd. The hunter education course is required for any hunter … more
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Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured above), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
MDC planning upcoming webinars on common owls
SPRINGFIELD — Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune in to upcoming webinars to learn more. The Department of Conservation is offering two Owls … more
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Plants begin to stir underground in February
CARROLLTON — Winter’s darkness is slowly lifting, and houseplants are beginning their quiet comeback, says University of Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham. Early February, according to … more
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Trout season opened Sunday at Legion Lake
Trout season officially opened Sunday, Feb. 1, at Legion Lake, drawing anglers to the popular fishing spot located in Veterans Memorial Park. Perry County and the Perry County Sportsman Club … more
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Missouri’s Hunter Education Course will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 N. Perryville Blvd.
Local hunter education skills session set for March 6
 Missouri’s Hunter Education Course will be offered Friday, March 6, from 6–9 p.m. at the Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 N. Perryville Blvd. The Hunter Education Course is required for any … more
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Residents can register for the upcoming Missouri Master Naturalist training to join a community that combines a love of nature with public service and education. Orientation for the program begins Feb. 4 in Cole Camp.
Missouri Master Naturalist training workshops kicking off
COLE CAMP — The Missouri Department of Conservation has partnered with the University of Missouri Extension to offer a series of weekly spring training workshops for the Missouri Master Naturalist … more
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MDC staff will cover the basics of furbearer hunting and trapping — including animals such as coyotes (pictured) — along with needed equipment, set-ups and calling techniques from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center.
MDC to host introductory furbearer hunting program
ASH GROVE — Furbearer hunting offers outdoor opportunities during times of the year when other hunting seasons are closed, and area residents can learn the basics during an upcoming program hosted … more
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Area anglers can learn the art of fly-tying during a free Missouri Department of Conservation workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Missouri Department of Conservation Central Regional Office.
Learn the art of fly-tying with MDC in Columbia
COLUMBIA — Anglers interested in learning a new winter skill are invited to attend a free beginner fly-tying workshop hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The program will be … more
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MDC announces the beginning of trout harvest in four southeastern Missouri waters on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Trout harvest begins in four southeastern Missouri waters
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that trout may be harvested from Rotary Lake in Jackson, Legion Lake in Perryville, Recreation Complex Pond in … more
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A coyote is pictured in its natural habitat. New regulations approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission expand the allowable season and methods for hunting coyotes in an effort to help manage growing populations and reduce conflicts with people and livestock.
MDC expands coyote hunting regulations
New coyote hunting regulations in Missouri took effect Jan. 1, giving hunters broader tools and a longer season to pursue the state’s most adaptable predator. Approved by the Missouri … more
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MDC reports season’s final deer harvest at 301,954
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of … more
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East Ozarks Audubon program celebrates 45th anniversary
The East Ozarks Audubon Society will mark a major milestone this month as it celebrates 45 years of birding, conservation, and environmental education with a special public program titled “Keep on … more
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Nick Freeman
MDC assigns new conservation agent for Perry County, among others
The Missouri Department of Conservation has assigned a new conservation agent to Perry County as part of a group of six new agents joining the Southeast Region. Nick Freeman, who recently … more
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MDC announces regulation changes to spring turkey hunting. Nonresident hunters will only be allowed one bird, nonresident landowners will still have a harvest limit of two bearded birds, and youth hunters can harvest a second bird earlier.
MDC announces regulation changes for spring turkey hunting
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced regulation changes to spring turkey hunting that will reduce the nonresident harvest limit from two bearded turkeys to … more
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Brumation is a period of dormancy that many reptiles and amphibians enter to survive cold weather. As the days grow shorter and temperatures start to drop, these species start preparing for winter by searching for secure, sheltered areas.
Do snakes hibernate?
Lots of animals take a winter sleep, but do snakes TRULY hibernate? As we enter our colder winter months, we begin to see much less of our cold-blooded reptile friends. When it comes to weather, … more
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MDC and the Conservation Commission recently honored Daniel Dey of New Bloomfield with the Department’s Master Conservationist Award for his lifetime commitment to forestry and conservation.
MDC honors Daniel Dey as Master Conservationist
COLUMBIA — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored Daniel Dey of New Bloomfield with the Department’s Master Conservationist Award … more
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MDC invites hunters to learn about deer hunting regulations at Jan. 1 MDC virtual event.
MDC invites hunters to learn deer hunting regulations at virtual event
COLUMBIA — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to learn more about deer hunting regulations during a free virtual program on Jan. 1. The … more
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Visitors make the rare trek out to Tower Rock, the towering limestone formation normally surrounded by the Mississippi River but now reachable on foot for the fourth straight year. The exposed riverbed has once again turned Perry County’s quiet Wittenberg area into a destination for hikers, sightseers, and families eager to experience one of the region’s most dramatic natural landmarks.
Perry County's Tower Rock emerges
Tower Rock is one of Perry County’s most striking and mysterious natural landmarks — a towering island of stone rising out of the Mississippi River, steeped in history, Native American … more
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MDC is offering deer hunters a Field to Freezer venison processing class from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Busch Shooting Range in Defiance.
Venison processing class to be held at Busch Shooting Range
 DEFIANCE — Deer hunting has a long tradition of providing food for the table. There are certain steps that hunters should take to ensure they are preparing and handling their deer meat … more
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MDC reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons, such as wearing bright orange clothing to be more visible to hunters.
Safety stressed for non-hunters during fall hunting seasons
 JEFFERSON CITY – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during … more
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It's time to take potted plants indoors to avoid the freeze
COLUMBIA – As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are disappointing as plants that flourished in the garden … more
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A new MU Extension guide has information to help landowners improve habitats for ring-necked pheasants in Missouri.
State landowners can help improve habitats for ring-necked pheasants
KEARNEY – Missouri landowners can take practical steps to improve habitat for ring-necked pheasants, whose populations have declined across the Midwest due to habitat loss and changing land … more
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The importance of Hunter Orange
The early antlerless portion of Missouri’s firearm deer season begins Oct. 10, marking the start of another exciting firearms season. As always, safety is a top priority-and that starts with … more
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted to avoid striking deer on the highway this time of year.
Watch out for deer along Missouri roadways
JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted. … more
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MDC invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area.
Visit Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Gen County
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends … more
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