Southwest Region

The Missouri Department of Conservation invites you to explore our Southwest regional web page.

Special topics

Deer Management in the Greater Springfield Metropolitan Area: Final Report

Managing White-tailed deer populations in the urban setting has become a challenge not only for the Greater Springfield Metro Area, but for communities nationwide. The Greater Springfield Metro Urban Deer Action Committee (UDAC) was formed in April of 2006. Over the course of the past year, the committee has met monthly and done research into local deer populations, population management, management alternatives, human deer conflicts, deer vehicle collisions (DVC's), obtained public opinion and investigated how other communities in Missouri and nationwide have begun to address the same problem now faced by the Greater Springfield Metro Area. Download final report.

Interactive Fish Habitat Structure Maps

Interactive fish habitat structures with GPS coordinates (requires JavaScript; opens in new window)

Use these maps to help plan your fishing trip (available in PDF format).

Three Lakes, Two States, One Permit

The White River Border Lakes Permit makes it easier for Missouri anglers to fish three Arkansas border reservoirs.Download brochure.

Events for Saturday, November 7 - Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Discover Hunting - Deer Rifle Sight In Days
Sunday, November 1 – Friday, November 13, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & OEC
Hiked It . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Foxes In The Fields And Forests
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Got Flint? - The Sequel
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area
Fall Float on the Elk River
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Elk River
RANGE CLOSED
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Busch Shooting Range Wednesday, November 11
Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Foxes In The Fields And Forests
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Foxes In The Fields And Forests
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Hiking Club
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only: Dutch Oven Cooking
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature Families: Dutch Oven Cooking
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Badge Bonanza
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Winter Wildlife Survivors Puppet Show
Friday, November 20, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Winter Wildlife Survivors Puppet Show
Friday, November 20, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Holiday Cooking in a Dutch Oven
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area
Discover Hunting - Entry Level Muzzleloading
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & OEC Friday, November 20
Winter Tree ID
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Advanced Naure Photography-Image Capture to Print
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Wonderful Whitetails
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Wonderful Whitetails
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation Kids' Club: Just Like Lewis & Clark
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discovery Table: Let's Talk Turkey
Friday, November 27, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Ozark Whittlers & Woodcarvers
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Virtual Hunting And Fishing
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Nature And The Arts: An Evening With Tim Ernst
Friday, December 4, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Evening Stroll
Friday, December 4, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Cener
Nature And The Arts: An Evening With Tim Ernst
Friday, December 4, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature Women's Pheasant Clinic and Hunt
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & OEC Friday, December 4
Discover Nature Families Pheasant Clinic and Hunt
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & OEC Friday, December 4
Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area
Conservation TEEN Club: Shotgun Shooting Clinic
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Hiked It . . . Liked it! Weekend Hike
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Furry Scurry
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Furry Scurry
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Wild Game Feed
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation Kids' Club: Holiday Crafts For Kids
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Year-End Review
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Trail Trackin'
Friday, December 18, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Trail Trackin'
Friday, December 18, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Kid's Craft Day: Holiday Edition
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area
Little Acorns: Trail Trackin'
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Hiking Club
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Ozark Whittlers & Woodcarvers
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Bingo
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Nature Challenge
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Toddler Tales
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Snakes Of Missouri
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Bingo
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Toddler Tales
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Winter Bird Walk
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discovery Table: Winter Birds
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Missouri Mammals
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Nature Challenge
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature Families: Attracting Birds
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature Women - Woodworking for Wildlife
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Thursday, December 31

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Wednesday, January 6 - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Discover Hunting - Firearms Care and Maintenance
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 8
Discover Hunting - Metallic Reloading Clinic
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 15
Discover Hunting - Wild Game Preparation
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 5
Discover Hunting - Shotshell Reloading Basics
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 12
Discover Nature Families- Woodworking for Wildlife
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 19
Discover Hunting - Spring Turkey Clinic
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 12
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
Discover Hunting - Shotgun Basics
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, April 2