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MDC reminds hunters of 2026 coyote season rule changes

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MDC reports 301,954 deer harvested during Missouri season

Capaha Park Pond Ribbon Cutting

Trout harvest opens Feb. 1 at four Southeast Missouri lakes

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Missouri deer harvest totals released for 2024 season

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MDC to offer free nature-themed embroidery series in southeast Missouri in 2026

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MDC, Ozark Land Trust secure 80 acres to protect endangered grotto sculpin habitat

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Missouri hunters’ venison donations support families in need

MDC, Mineral Area College replace invasive Bradford pears with native trees

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Conservation staff spot late-season puffball mushrooms in Clinton

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Conservation Department offers free prescribed fire training for landowners

2023 Fall Deer Season (Source: MDC)

November marks the start of Missouri’s Firearms Deer Season

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MDC seeks public feedback on proposed change to nonresident spring turkey bag limits

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Three Shannon County residents charged after investigation into illegal deer dumping

Teen becomes first successful hunter of 2025 Missouri black bear season

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MDC Cape Nature Center announces free September programs

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) speaks to graduates of the 114th recruit class.

Registration opens for Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture

sassafras trees at Holly Ridge CA in Stoddard County (Source: MDC)

MDC seeking seed donations for tree nursery

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MDC, NDA to host webinar on forest management for deer

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Bear sighting reported in Ste. Genevieve County

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MDC warns Missouri drivers of snakes under car hoods

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Black bear killed in collision; MDC warns of wildlife risk to drivers

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MDC reminds public to leave young wildlife alone

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243 new cases of CWD found during past year, according to Missouri Department of Conservation

Missouri Department of Conservation warns of invasive Snakehead fish