Outdoors

Use of nontoxic shot for shotgun hunting now required on 16 more conservation areas in addition to 21 areas where nontoxic shot is already required for all hunting with shotguns. As hunters head outdoors for spring turkey hunting in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds them of season dates along with new nontoxic-shot

Annual hunting and fishing permits expire at the end of February. Buy new permits from vendors around the state, online at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through our free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing.

MDC asks Missourians to take survey at mdc.mo.gov/landownerinput by March 18. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missourians to take an online survey for their input on acreage requirements needed to receive free landowner deer and turkey hunting permits and free small-game hunting and trapping landowner privileges. Information gathered through the online survey

Ice and snow have given trees in some parts of Missouri an unplanned winter trimming. Now homeowners are looking at the dangling branches of their favorite front-yard tree and wondering if the tree needs to be pruned or completely removed. People can get more information about what to do about ice-damaged trees in the Missouri

Users will need to update MO Hunting prior to spring turkey hunting for proper telechecking. Turkey hunters, deer hunters, and others who use the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free MO Hunting app will need to perform a simple update to get the latest layout, features, and functions. The MO Hunting update includes improved telecheck

American Bass Anglers Division 126 will hold a tournament Saturday, Feb. 16. on Stockton Lake launching out of Old State Park. Director Mike Dill will be at the ramp at 6:30 a.m. to take registration. A mandatory briefing will begin at 7:30 followed by partner draw and boat positions. Tournament hours will be 8-3. This

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to know what Missourians think about its nearly 1,000 conservation areas around the state. The Missouri Department of Conservation-managed lands bordering Stockton Lake is among the areas currently under review. MDC is inviting the public to provide comments about the Stockton Lake Management Lands to aid staff in

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says trout may be harvested from Rotary Lake in Jackson, Giessing Lake in Farmington and Legion Lake in Perryville beginning Feb. 1. According to MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Mike Reed, fishing has been very good this winter due to relatively warm temperatures.  Anglers have reported success at all three

Fishing line left on the bank or in the water can entangle wildlife The ice will thaw, days will lengthen, and anglers will find good late-winter and early-spring fishing. Walleye will make spawning runs, the spoonbill snagging season will begin. As fishing picks up, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers to properly discard

When winter weather hits, heavy snow, ice, and strong winds can take a toll on trees. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians to exercise caution when cleaning up after winter storms. When storms damage trees, clean-up and recovery can seem overwhelming. Some injured trees can be trimmed to maintain their health and value