The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers more than 1,000 conservation and natural areas around the state for people to get outdoors and discover nature through a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, birding and wildlife watching, horseback riding, photography and videography, hunting, fishing, and more.
Some activities on MDC areas require a special use permit and MDC has made it easier to get one through its new online application at mdc.mo.gov/SpecialUsePermit.
A special use permit is required for certain activities on conservation areas, including:
• Groups of more than 10 people camping, horseback riding, bicycling, and using shooting ranges;
