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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at its

  JEFFERSON CITY – Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Missouri WIC Approved Food List will be updated to align with new federal guidelines.   The update includes adding fresh herbs and removing four cereal varieties.   The cereal varieties being removed are creamy wheat farina, grits, twin grain (rice and corn) and honey oat.

University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – With hiking and camping season right around the corner, a University of Missouri Extension has tips on how to prevent and avoid problems when in bear habitat.   Missouri’s black bear population is growing, with current numbers estimated at about 1,000, says Robert Pierce, MU Extension state wildlife

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an ongoing effort to protect our communities from the detrimental effects of the illegal retail drug trade, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office sent 33 cease and desist letters to unlicensed retailers selling intoxicating cannabis and marijuana products outside of Missouri’s Article XIV Constitutional framework. Attorney General

BRANSON, Mo. – More than 3,800 Missouri student archers in grades 4-12 from 304 schools recently competed in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship March 18-21 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson.   The state championship was sponsored and coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and