Research

Available Articles

01. Duck Season and Zoning Workshop: Introduction (749KB)
Data and history used to evaluate duck zones for 2006.
2008 Deer Forum Results
Summary of public input from the 2008 forums on changes to deer seasons
2008 Gobble Study Update (77KB)
Graph comparing the results from the 2007 and 2008 Gobble cooperator study.
Bird Flu
MDC is cooperating with state and federal agencies in an effort to detect any sign of highly pathogenic bird flu in North America.
Duck Zoning Evaluation - Hunter Input Results (537KB)
Summary of hunter input for the 2005 duck zoning boundaries.
Missouri Elk Reintroduction Feasibility Study (684KB)
A study detailing the feasability of reintroducing the elk to Missouri.
Raising white-tailed deer and other ungulates behind fences: A Review of Big Game Shooting Areas and wildlife breeders in Missouri (130KB)
Raising native or exotic cervids (deer-like mammals in the family Cervidae) in captivity is a popular and expanding activity throughout North America.
Wild Turkey Wildlife Harvest and Population Status Report (185KB)
Annually updated report on the turkey hunting season, turkey populations, regulation changes and historical turkey information.
Wildlife Collector's Application (245KB)
All persons who take or attempt to take wildlife for research or study purposes must possess a Wildlife collectors permit. Use this Word form to submit your application.
Wildlife Collector's Permit (232KB)
Application for wildlife collectors who take or attempt to take wildlife for research or study purposes.

External Links

NatureServe: A Network Connecting Science with Conservation
NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.
USGS: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is a leading international research institute for wildlife and applied environmental research, for transmitting research findings to those responsible for managing our nation's natural resources, and for providing technical assistance in implementing research findings so as to improve natural resource management.