Kansas City Region

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Kansas City Regional Notices

James A. Reed Wildlife Area

  1. Area hours: October 31, 2009 to March 14, 2010 – area open from 6:00am – 7:00pm daily.
  2. Portions of the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area’s Multi use trail will be closed for managed dove hunts September 1 – 4th. See office for details.
  3. Portions of the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Areas roads are closed for repairs. Other portions of the area roads are under construction. Check with the area office for up-to-date information on roads.
  4. James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area will be closed to public use except for Managed Muzzleloader Deer Hunt participants November 9th - 13th and November 16th – 20th 2009. The area is open to the public during the Managed Archery Hunt October 31- November 8th.

Special Topics

K.C. Region Youth Pheasant Hunt Clinic

Sign up for this year's youth pheaant hunt clinic. Click here for the registration form.

Fishing Maps

Archery Deer Hunting in Kansas City

Walk A Trail at Burr Oak Woods!

Visit Burr Oak Woods Nature Center and Conservation Area with your family!   Burr Oak Woods Nature Center has many interesting exhibits, a 3000 gallon aquarium, a nature gift shop, and a bird viewing area.  Call (816) 228-3766 to get information on programs currently available for adults and children.

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. 

Enjoy walking any of the five (5) hiking trails that wind through the woodlands and rock outcroppings.  Burr Oak Woods is home to many deer and turkey, as well as other wildlife.     Burr Oak Woods has 1,071 acres of woodlands, fields, glades, streams, and ponds and is located north of I-70, just west of 7 Highway in Blue Springs.  

From March 8th to October 31st ,  Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area will open at 8:00 am with gates locking promptly at 8:00 pm.

Burr Oak Woods is a great place to take your family!

James A. Reed Wildlife Area Bird List

Check out the birds of the James A. Reed Wildlife Area in Lee's Summit. This new bird checklist includes all the birds which have been recorded on this popular area.

The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is a conservation learning center that emphasizes learning by doing. This facility is a joint project of the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Events for Tuesday, February 9 - Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Conservation Kids Club-Nights Special Secrets
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, February 9
Green Acres-Conservation Management
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, February 10
CRP Mid Contract Management Workshop for Landowners
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ferguson Center, Missouri Valley College, Marshall MO Tuesday, February 9
Discover Hunting - Shotshell Reloading Basics
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 12
LOVE IS FOR THE BIRDS
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Love is in the air
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, February 13
Discover Nature Women Rabbit Hunting with Beagles
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Duck Creek Conservation Area Wednesday, February 10
Together Forever
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, February 14
Ice Fishing
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Saturday, February 13
Bird Watchers
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, February 16
Pine Forest Walk
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, February 16
Only About Owls
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
burr oak woods nature center Wednesday, February 17
Colors of Winter
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, February 17
Basic Metallic Reloading
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, February 17
Discover Nature Families- Woodworking for Wildlife
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 19
FEATHERED FRIENDS
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Vulture Venture
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
Discover Nature Families-Rodent Rap
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, February 20
.22 Plinking
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Parma woods Shooting Range Friday, February 19
Trapping Techniques
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, February 21
Intro to Fly-Tying
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, February 24
Beginning Archery
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, February 24
Prescribed Burn Workshop for Landowners
Friday, February 26, 2010
Blind Pony Conservation Area - Sweet Springs Wednesday, February 24
SCOUT DISCOVERY DAY
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Youth Air Rifle
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Friday, February 26
Secret Lives of Raptors
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Sunday, February 28
Basic Firearms
Thursday, March 4 – Saturday, March 6, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, March 3
The lost art of Maple Sugaring
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Thursday, March 4
Naturescaping Workshop
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 6
Native Plant Sale
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 6
Hunter Education
Tuesday, March 9 – Thursday, March 11, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Monday, March 8
Tree Selection and Planting
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, March 9
Discover Hunting - Shotgun Basics
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 12
Discover Nature Families:Woodcock Hike
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 13
American Woodcocks
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 13
Time for Turtles
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, March 17
Homeschool-How well do you know Nature?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Wednesday, March 17
Intro to Handguns
Thursday, March 18 – Saturday, March 20, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Wednesday, March 17
Birding Hike
Friday, March 19, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Friday, March 19
Discover Hunting - Antler Scoring
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 19
Discover Hunting - Handgun Basics
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 19
Wake Up! It's Spring!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 20
Babes in the Woods-Discovery Trail Exploration
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, March 23
Conservation Kids Club:So you want to be an agent?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Tuesday, March 23
Bow Hunter Education
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Friday, March 26
Discover Nature Families: A Hiking We Will Go
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 27
Passport to Adventure Kick-off
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Bass Pro, Independence, Missouri Saturday, March 27
Toad-ally Awesome
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Saturday, March 27
Discover Hunting Turkey Clinic
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Parma Woods Shooting Range Tuesday, March 30
Discover Hunting - Spring Turkey Clinic
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, April 2
Discover Nature Family, Snagging Clinic
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Warsaw Munisipal Building Friday, March 26
Discover Hunting - Handgun Basics
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, April 9

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Saturday, April 10 - Saturday, July 10, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Discover Hunting - Handgun Basics
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, April 9
Discover Hunting - Archery Basics
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, May 7
Discover Hunting - Handgun Basics
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, May 14
Discover Nature Families - Fishing Basics
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, May 14
Discover Hunting - Shotgun Basics
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, May 21
Wheelin Sportsmen "Day at the Range"
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, June 18