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MDC News Archives
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The deadline for Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) cost-share grant applications is June 1.
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The March 14 workshop is free, but space is limited and you must preregister by March 12.
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A draft plan for Marshall Junction Conservation Area (CA) is available for public review March 1-31.
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A draft plan for the Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area is available for public review from March 1 to March 31.
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The few remaining spoonbills that were stocked in 2001 are tackle-testers now, and a strong 2008 year-class is coming up behind them.
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Native plants offer alternatives to the traditional water- and chemical-dependent manicured lawn.
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Get copies of the booklets where permits are sold, at MDC offices throughout the state, and online at mdc.mo.gov.
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Discover nature and spend an evening with wildlife from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the gymnasium at Macon High School.
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30,000 trout will await their casts.
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March 1 marks the start of a new permit year.
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Preregistration by April 9 is required.
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The March 1 workshop is free, but preregistration is required by Feb. 27.
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Bring your antler trophies from any past season to have them officially scored from 9 a.m. to noon, including shed antlers.
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To subscribe to Xplor magazine and to Xplor more online, visit xplormo.org, or subscribe by calling MDC at 573-522-4115, ext. 3856 or ext. 3249.
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Congratulations to MDC Grundy County Agent Jeff Berti on being named NWTF 2013 National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and Missouri State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
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“Feral Hogs – Missouri Menace” is at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
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Congratulations to MDC's Kyle Lairmore on receiving 2013 NWTF Wheelin' Sportsmen Volunteer of the Year Award.
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MDC and MoDOT sponsor annual “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free” trash-can contest.
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This free event is open to everyone ages 18 and up. Register by February 28.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a Pond Management Workshop on Tuesday, March 18, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Jefferson College in Hillsboro. The workshop will be held in Arts and Sciences Building 1, room ASI-115 at 1000 Viking Drive.
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Registration deadline is Feb. 17 and the training course fee is $95.
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Advance registration is requested by March 5 to assist with planning for lunch and materials.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces the promotion of Matt Bowyer of Perryville as the new Wildlife Regional Supervisor for the Missouri’s southeast region.
According to MDC Wildlife Management Chief Joel Porath, the respect Bowyer has earned from his peers and the local community contributed to his selection for the promotion.
“Matt is highly trusted and respected, he has quality leadership skills as well as the desire to continue to think outside the box and provide constructive solutions,” Porath said.
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The workshop is free but space is limited and advanced registration is required.
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This time of year, coyotes are breeding and will soon be rearing pups. Because coyotes may act more aggressively during this period, MDC recommends pet owners be especially watchful when letting dogs and cats outside in areas where coyotes live.