Missouri Department of Conservation

Help wanted in locating poacher after a cow, calf, and several deer were shot and left

Southeast Missouri Food Bank continues 'Share the Harvest' program

MDC to hold mandatory chronic wasting disease sampling

MDC offering free “spooktacular” events during the month of October

It started in November 2023 with a report to MDC of this mature bull elk found shot dead and left to rot near Klepzig Mill in Shannon County. It ended with three men being charged for multiple violations of the Wildlife Code of Missouri. (Source Missouri Department of Conservation)

3 men face charges after elk poaching investigation

Missouri Department of Conservation officials ask people to not touch a yellow boat-shaped buoy with reflective tape, lights and MDC emblem positioned near the mouth of the Headwater Diversion Channel south of Cape Girardeau. (Source: MDC)

Boaters asked not to touch delicate, yellow boat-shaped buoy

Missourians who purchased moss balls within the last year are urged to inspect them for a potential zebra mussel infestation. Moss balls containing the invasive species were discovered in Washington state and could have been distributed to buyers in Missouri. (Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture)

MO Department of Conservation warns of moss balls with invasive zebra mussels

MDC has authorized an Emergency Fish Salvage Order for North County Park Lake in Cape Girardeau County Park (seen here). The order is in effect now through Sept. 30, 2024. (Source: MDC)

Emergency Fish Salvage Order in effect for North County Park Lake

Road Closed Sign (Source: Pexels)

Little River Conservation Area to close July 24

deer (Source: MDC)

What you need to know for Missouri deer hunting applications

MDC's Little River Conservation Area will be temporarily closed from 3 p.m. June 25 to June 27 due to entrance road construction starting ahead of schedule. (Source: MDC)

Little River Conservation Area in Dunklin, Pemiscot counties to temporarily close

bull frog (Source: Pexels/Gael Dupont-langevin)

Frogging season in Missouri begins June 30

Invasive snakehead fish spotted in Missouri waters

Give Turtles A 'brake'

MO Department of Conservation agents ask drivers to give turtles a 'brake'

Capaha Park Pond Ribbon Cutting

More than $500K grant to help pay for Capaha Pond improvements

Capaha Park Pond Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon cutting held for Capaha Park pond

cicada (Source: MDC)

Webcast to explain cicadapocalypse expected happen this summer

deer (Source: MDC)

MDC reports more than 37,000 deer for Chronic Wasting Disease

Adult male wild turkey (Source: Missouri Department of Conservation)

MO Department of Conservation announces changes to turkey hunting regulations fall seasons

Grady Stahl, 6, was among the young hunters who harvested 3,721 turkeys during youth weekend this past weekend. It was his first harvest. (Source: MDC)

Young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 3,721 birds over Youth Weekend

This puppy was found in some trash. (Source: Missouri Department of Conservation/Facebook)

Puppy found dumped in trash pile in St. Louis

Callery pears are easily spotted in spring in open natural areas and along roadsides, such as this one Jefferson City. This invasive tree spreads quickly and crowds out native plants and trees. MDC encourages the public to go native when looking for a new tree to plant this season (Source: MDC)

MO Dept. of Conservation to hold Callery pear tree buyback program

dead bald eagles found in New Madrid County (Source: MDC)

2 bald eagles found with talons locked together in New Madrid County

Feral Hog Issues

Feral hogs causing problems in southeast MO, expert gives advice on prevention