Missouri Department of Conservation

Missouri Department of Conservation sets migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting seasons

At the latest meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation for the upcoming 2017 migratory-game-bird hunting season and 2017-2018 waterfowl hunting season. 2017 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 Limits: 15 daily and 45 in possession combined […]

Smallmouth bass in net

Conservation Commission gives initial approval on MDC changes to smallmouth and rock bass regulations

At its Aug. 26 meeting in Columbia, the Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval of proposed regulation changes by the Missouri Department of Conservation related to smallmouth bass and rock bass, also called goggle-eye. The proposed regulation changes create a standard 15-inch minimum length limit for smallmouth bass and a daily limit of one for […]

One man, three counties, 19 violations

(MDC) – The Missouri Department of Conservation says fifteen seconds of fame garnered from “reeling in” an 83-pound catfish wasn’t earned by the man who made many news outlets last summer with an 83-pound catfish. After a lengthy investigation, a Missouri conservation agent proved the story wasn’t completely true. Anthony Stacy of Farmington pleaded guilty […]

Dunn Ranch Prairie

“Prairie Days” activities planned for Harrison County’s Dunn Ranch, final weekend of June

Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage will be celebrated at Prairie Days June 24-25 at Dunn Ranch in Harrison County. Bison, butterflies, birds and native plants that support them will be on display. Experts will interpret prairie ecology at a free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), The Nature Conservancy, and the Missouri Prairie […]

Two from Trenton arrested, 4 cited at Poosey Conservation Area in Livingston County

On the night of April 30, 2016, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation at the Poosey Conservation Area in northwest Livingston County. Assistance was requested from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Conservation Agent, as there were multiple people allegedly violating the law and rules of the area.  Multiple gunshots, with exploding targets […]