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Welcome to August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area!

Missouri is a state rich in history, folklore, and natural resources. The Conservation Department encourages you to visit, use, and enjoy this area and other Department areas.

Land surrounding August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area belongs to private landowners. The boundaries adjoining private property are clearly marked. Please respect landowners' rights with these simple courtesies: obtain permission before going on private property, pick up all litter, be careful with fire, do not damage property, practice safe hunting.

August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area

August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2360 Highway D
St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-4554

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Apply now to participate in managed goose hunts in the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area this winter.

The Busch Area provides several walking trails and an auto tour for your enjoyment. Trails are indicated on the map. Self-guiding brochures are available at area headquarters and at the start of some trails. (Click here to view the area map )

Building Hours:	Open year-round, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed all state holidays and Thanksgiving weekend.
Area Hours:	Area Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Shooting Range Information:	Individual use will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Group use at the range must be scheduled at least a month in advance with the Training Center Supervisor at (636) 300-1953 ext 251 (range) or ext. 0 (desk). (Click here to learn more)
Directions:	South on Highway 94 from Highway 40/61. West 1.5 miles on Highway D
Regulations:	(Click here to learn more)

Events for Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Event and Date	Location	Reserve by:
Discover Nature- Families - Rifle 101 Wednesday, October 15 – Thursday, October 16, 2008	August A. Busch C.A.	Friday, October 10
Changing Leaves Thursday, October 16, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial C. A.	Wednesday, October 15
From Field to Freezer Saturday, October 18, 2008	August A. Busch Shooting Range	Wednesday, October 15
GO FISH!-Species Specific Fishing - Channel Catfish (Program #5, alternate to Largemouth Bass) Saturday, October 18, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area	Friday, October 17
Creatures of the Night Saturday, October 18, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial C. A.	Friday, October 17
GO FISH!-Cooking & Cleaning Your Catch (Program #6) Sunday, October 19, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area	Friday, October 17
GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program) Saturday, October 25, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area	Friday, October 24
Using Your Senses Hike Saturday, October 25, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial C. A.	Friday, October 24
GO FISH!-Aquatic Ecology, Conservation & Ethics (Program #7, Final Program) Sunday, October 26, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area	Friday, October 24
Intro to Traditional Muzzle Loaders Wednesday, October 29, 2008	August A. Busch CA.	Monday, October 27
Don't Call Me Creepy! Friday, October 31, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial C. A.	Thursday, October 30
Pictures in Tissue Saturday, November 1, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, October 31
Owl Prowl Friday, November 7, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Thursday, November 6
Firearm Selection Wednesday, November 12, 2008	August A Busch C.A.	Sunday, November 9

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Wednesday, November 12 - Thursday, February 12, 2009
Event and Date	Location	Reserve by:
Fall Discovery Hike Saturday, November 15, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, November 14
Where Did They Go? Saturday, November 15, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, November 14
Candle Making Monday, November 17, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, November 14
Candle Making - Conservation Frontiers Tuesday, November 18, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Monday, November 17
Discover Nature- Women- Intro. to Firearms Wednesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 20, 2008	August A. Busch	Saturday, November 15
Turkey Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Monday, November 24
Raptors of Missouri Saturday, November 29, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, November 28
Night Hike Saturday, November 29, 2008	August A. Busch Memorial CA	Friday, November 28
Scholastic Clay Target Program- Team Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2008	August A. Busch CA	Tuesday, December 9
Youth Hunter Education Challenge- Team Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2008	August A. Busch C.A.	Wednesday, December 10
Deer Sausage & Burger Making Wednesday, December 17, 2008	August A. Busch CA	Monday, December 15
Venison Cooking Thursday, December 18, 2008	August A. Busch CA	Monday, December 15
Predator Hunting Tuesday, December 23, 2008	August A. Busch CA	Saturday, December 20
Youth air-gun and .22 rifle program Tuesday, December 30, 2008	August A. Busch Shooting Range	Saturday, December 27

Friday, October 10, 2008
Conservation Leadership Corps seeking nominees

Thursday, October 09, 2008
"Water" is the important word in waterfowl forecast

Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Urban Deer harvest up from last year

Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Artists K-8 sought for endangered-species postcard contest

Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Youth waterfowl clinic/hunt still has room

Monday, October 06, 2008
Missouri removes three species from state endangered list

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