June 2024

Celebrate 35 years of Missouri Stream Teams July 27

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To celebrate 35 years of river conservation, Stream Teams United and the Missouri Stream Team Program are hosting the 2024 Watershed Celebration at Meramec State Park on Saturday, July 27. Missouri Stream Teams from around the state are invited to attend the festival, which also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Stream Teams United,

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free July programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in July with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Learn to Fish: Engler Park Fishing Clinic | 9 a.m. – noon on July 3 at Engler Park in Farmington | Registration not required. Fishing is a great opportunity to engage with our natural resources,

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IDNR is now accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund projects

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through Aug. 1.   The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. The Habitat Fund program

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J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock State Historic Site to reopen

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After the historic J. Huston Tavern at Arrow Rock State Historic Site was unexpectedly in March, Missouri State Parks is pleased to announce plans to reopen the tavern later this year. The popular restaurant will reopen under a partnership with the nonprofit J. Huston Tavern Society.     The J. Huston Tavern

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MDC has regulation changes for fall deer and turkey seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming fall deer and turkey hunting seasons.  TURKEY CHANGES Turkey permits will no longer be included with an archery permit. A new fall turkey-hunting permit has been created. Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must

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