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Bald Eagle

Eagle Days

From late December through early February, watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge.

Bags of venison labeled for Share the Harvest

Share The Harvest

Missouri's Share the Harvest program helps deer hunters donate surplus venison to the needy.

Turkey

Archery - Turkey Season

Starts Nov 23 through Jan 15

Get more information on hours, limits, and allowed methods

Winter trout fishing

Trout, Catch and Release

Starts Nov 11 through Feb 13

Bowhunter in camoflage pulling back on a bow

Archery - Deer Season

Starts Nov 23 through Jan 15

Get more information on hours, limits, and allowed methods.

Buy Permits Online
Photo of a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit
Follow the steps listed to get started

Buying your permit is more convenient than ever before!

Backyard Bird Feeding
Male Downy Woodpecker
Bird Feeding

Feeding birds can increase your bird-ID skills and brighten your day. Learn what seeds, feeders and landscaping choices will attract which birds to your Missouri backyard.

Maple Sugaring
Tapping supplies for maple sugaring: drill, hammer, tap and container
Maple Sugar

This winter, enjoy a New England “sugar bush” experience right in your own Missouri backyard or woodlot. Missouri, too, has sugar maple trees (Acer saccharum), which many Northeasterners use for making delicious maple syrup and sugar.

Trapping
Trapping Beaver
Get Started Trapping

Beginning trappers should start out with basic gear needed to trap one or two species. Buying new equipment for a variety of species can be expensive, so you should learn to be successful with basic gear before you invest too much.

Popular Links

  1. Buy Permits
  2. Report Illegal Activity
  3. Become Hunter Ed Certified
  4. Start a Career With MDC
  5. Get Rid of Nuisance Animals
  6. Comment on Regulations
  7. Volunteer

Our Magazines

Conservationist Magazine

Our monthly publication about conservation in Missouri--free to all residents.

Missouri Conservationist Cover 12-2016

Xplor Magazine for kids

Xplor helps kids find adventure in their own backyard. Free to residents of Missouri.

xplor September/October

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Mission & Vision

MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources.  We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature.