The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has re-opened the Office in Chillicothe to the public. The office was closed due to COVID-19 precautions. MDC staff has continued to serve the […]
Snakebites Rarely Fatal
(Picture courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation) The Missouri Department of Conservation reports an average of 85 snake bites by venomous snakes each year, but the last fatal snake bite […]
Poison Ivy – Makes You Itch, But Good For Wildlife
You are out for a walk, maybe even in your back yard, there’s some lush green vegetation and you happen to walk or reach into and the next thing you […]
Attracting Backyard Wildlife
If you are interested in attracting wildlife to your backyard, the Missouri Department of Conservation has a program that can help. Whether you are interested in attracting birds, bees, and […]
A Close Call With A Possible Poacher
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports a close call with a poacher. Monday morning a deputy was dispatched to a location near the north end of LIV 237 about a […]
MDC Offices Closed – Conservation Areas Open
Missouri Department of Conservation offices are now closed to the public. While MDC public offices will be closed to general visitation, offices will still be staffed. Visitors with official business […]
CRP and Conservation Program Meetings
Landowner meetings to discuss CRP options and conservation programs will be held later this month in area counties. The programs are presented by Pheasants Forever/ Quail Forever, the Missouri Department […]
24 New CWD Cases – 5 In Linn County
Twenty-four new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD were found this year in the state of Missouri, including five in the area counties. The Missouri Department of Conservation tested […]
Kayaking Basics Class in July
A kayaking basics class will be at Pikes Lake at Poosey Conservation Area. The program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation will be July 11th from 9:00am to 11:00am […]
Conservation Night At The Y
The annual Conservation Night at the Grand River Area Family YMCA is Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Conservation Agent Caleb Pryor says there will be a lot to do […]
