The Missouri Conservation Commission approved proposed regulation changes at its May 29 open meeting in Washington from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regarding nonresident deer hunting. The approved regulation change for the upcoming 2026 deer season reduces the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from
Some nonresident deer hunters will be limited to 1 antlered buck instead of 2 Read More »
Memphis Nelson, of Grovespring, recently caught a state-record river redhorse sucker in the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County. Nelson caught the 10-pound, 3-ounce fish using a pole and line. It measured 28.5 inches long
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed decades ago primarily for hunters with most traditional use being in the spring and fall in preparation for various hunting
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has reopened the floating fishing dock at Fox Valley Lake Conservation Area (CA) near Kahoka just in time for summer fishing. Water levels at Fox Valley Lake were lowered in 2023 to allow for the treatment of invasive aquatic
Squirrel hunting is often considered one of the best ways to introduce newcomers to hunting. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites beginners to learn the basics during a free mentored hunt at Hunnewell Conservation Area in Shelby County. Participants will learn the basics of
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The City of Macon and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) have completed several improvement projects at Macon City Lake. The renovations were made possible through what is now known as the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Grant. This project provided the lake with a new fish
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be lowering Kendzora Lake on the Kendzora Conservation Area in Platte and Buchanan counties north of Kansas City for replacement of water-control equipment. The 35-acre lake will be lowered by a few feet to provide access to the
Southside access to Kendzora Lake will be closed during renovation Read More »
By Joe Jerek JEFFERSON CITY – Camping is a popular activity for many people in Missouri including hunters, anglers, floaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) manages about 1,000 conservation areas around the state with more than 320 offering free camping. You
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JEFFERSON CITY — In 1988, a small group of anglers became fed up with unsightly trash disrupting their fishing in Roubidoux Creek in Pulaski County. These conservation-minded Missourians decided to clean this section of stream, thus forming the first Missouri Stream Team in 1989. Fast
Missouri Stream Team releases annual report & hosts celebration Read More »
The Missouri Conservation Commission met May 28 for a closed executive session at the St. Louis Zoo. The Commission also met May 29 for a regular open meeting at Washington City Hall Council Chamber, in Washington. The Commission: • Approved recommendations to modify nonresident deer
The City of Macon and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) have completed several improvement projects at Macon City Lake. The renovations were made possible through what is now known as the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Grant. This project provided the lake with a new fish
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From the wildflowers of Paintbrush Prairie to the forested land around Spring Fork Lake, habitat diversity is a key component of keeping Sedalia’s natural areas thriving. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the City of Sedalia to revitalize 20 acres of oak
Crews remove overgrown cedar to create healthy habitat for native wildlife Read More »
