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

Regional MDC Office

Missouri Department of Conservation
2630 N. Mayfair
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 895-6880

 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.


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.


Events for Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, July 10, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Primitive Skills: Flint Knapping Demonstration
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Tree Identification Walk
Monday, May 12, 2008
Kellogg Lake - Carthage Friday, May 9
Amphibians & Reptiles
Monday, May 12, 2008
New Mac Building Friday, May 9
Tree Identification Walk
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Lamar City Park Monday, May 12
Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Mothers
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Mothers
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Slithery Snakes
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Slithery Snakes
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Homeschoolers: Calls Of The Wild
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Spring Kid's Fishing Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Roaring River State Park
Maramec Spring Kids Fishing Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Maramec Spring Park
MOF-CAMO Kids- Basic Fishing Program
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, May 17
Prairie Hike
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area Monday, May 19
Missouri Outdoor Families: Canoeing Basics
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Wildflower And Photo Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Summer Hummers
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation Kids' Club: Leapin' Lizards
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Hail The Snail And Hug A Slug
Friday, May 30, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Hail The Snail And Hug A Slug
Friday, May 30, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
MOF- Archery Basics
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, May 31
For Adults Only: Spring Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Amazing Armadillos
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Fallen Branch Flute Makers
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only: Fly-Fishing For Bluegill
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Antler Scoring Workshop
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, June 7
Family Fishing Fair at Shepherd of the Hills
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
Hiked It . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
GPS For Beginners
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Trail Trivia
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Geocaching
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Primitive Skills Series: Fire And Flintstone
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Bushwhacker Campout
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Basic Compass
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Tuesday, June 10
Medicinal And Edible Plants of The Ozarks
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Day at the Range Volunteer Meeting
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, June 14
Kids' Fishing Day
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Kellogg Lake - Carthage
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Fathers
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Virtual Hunting And Fishing
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Glade Hike
Monday, June 16, 2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Friday, June 13
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Missouri Outdoor Families: Beginning Camping
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Friday, June 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Friday, June 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Outdoor Buddies
Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22, 2008
Roaring River State Park Friday, June 6
Day at the Range And Outdoor Adventure Fair
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, June 21
Runge Hiking Club
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Pomme De Terre State park Friday, June 20
Little Acorns: Ant Antics
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Summer Hummers
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation Kids' Club: Something's Fishy
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Firefly Frolic
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Nature's Nightlights
Friday, June 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Nature's Nightlights
Friday, June 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Trap Shooting Basics
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, June 28
Hiking Club
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Let's Go Camping
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Thursday, July 10 - Friday, October 10, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Skeet Shooting Basics
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, July 12
MDC/NWTF Women in the Outdoors Event
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 2
MOF-CAMO Kids - Canoeing Basics
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 16
MOF- Archery Basics
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 23
CONSEP - Wingshooting Clinic for the Adult Hunter
Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Friday, August 29
MOW-MOF Dove Hunt Clinic and Hunt
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, September 6
MDC Programs in your area