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The Missouri Department of Conservation invites you to explore our Southwest regional web page.

Regional MDC Office

Missouri Department of Conservation
2630 N. Mayfair
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 895-6880

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Deer Management in the Greater Springfield Metropolitan Area: Final Report

Managing White-tailed deer populations in the urban setting has become a challenge not only for the Greater Springfield Metro Area, but for communities nationwide. The Greater Springfield Metro Urban Deer Action Committee (UDAC) was formed in April of 2006. Over the course of the past year, the committee has met monthly and done research into local deer populations, population management, management alternatives, human deer conflicts, deer vehicle collisions (DVC's), obtained public opinion and investigated how other communities in Missouri and nationwide have begun to address the same problem now faced by the Greater Springfield Metro Area.


Interactive Fish Habitat Structure Maps

Interactive fish habitat structures with GPS coordinates (requires JavaScript; opens in new window)

Use these maps to help plan your fishing trip (available in PDF format).


Three Lakes, Two States, One Permit

The White River Border Lakes Permit makes it easier for Missouri anglers to fish three Arkansas border reservoirs.


Events for Thursday, December 4 - Monday, February 2, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Evening Stroll
Friday, December 5, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Nature And The Arts: An Evening With Tim Ernst
Friday, December 5, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Hiked it . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Advanced Nature Photography
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Shotgun Shooting Clinic
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Discover Nature - Women - Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, December 5
Discover Nature - Youth Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, December 5
Discover Nature Families Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Saturday, December 6 – Saturday, December 20, 2008
Walter Woods Conservation Area - Near Joplin Friday, December 5
Discover Nature Families: Finding Your Way
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Story Time With Ms. Ladybug
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Furry Scurry
Friday, December 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Furry Scurry
Friday, December 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Furry Scurry
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
MoNASP Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Class
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Branson High School Gym Friday, December 5
Conservation TEEN Club: Year-End Review
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only/Hiking Club: Orienteering Part 1
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Winter Woodpeckers
Friday, December 19, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Winter Woodpeckers
Friday, December 19, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only/Hiking Club: Orienteering Part 2
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Challenge
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Bingo
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Ozark Whittlers & Woodcarvers
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Challenge
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Animal Bingo
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Toddler Tales
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Toddler Tales
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Amazing Amphibians
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Winter Bird Walk
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Snakes Of Missouri
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Virtual Hunting And Fishing
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Metallic Cartridge and Shotshell Reloading Clinic
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed. Center Friday, January 2
Predator Hunting Clinic
Friday, January 9, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 9
Firearms Care and Maintenance Basics
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Saturday, January 10
Owl Prowl
Friday, January 16, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area Friday, January 16
Owl Program
Friday, January 16, 2009
Shell Knob Public Library
Eagle Days-Springfield
Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 18, 2009
Springfield CNC
Feeding Backyard Birds
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area Saturday, January 17
Short-Eared Owl Hike
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Wildcat Park Saturday, January 17
Lewis and Clark in Missouri
Wednesday, January 21 – Friday, January 23, 2009
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Monday, January 19
Small Game Hunting Clinic
Friday, January 23, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Monday, January 19
Winter Hike
Friday, January 23, 2009
Wildcat Park Friday, January 23
Wild Game Preparation Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Saturday, January 24
Eagle Viewing
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Stella, MO
Owl Program
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Aurora Public Library
Woodworking For Wildlife
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, January 30
Winter Hike at Kellogg Lake
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Kellogg Lake Park, Carthage, MO Saturday, January 31

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Monday, February 2 - Saturday, May 2, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Eagles!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, February 4
Sugar Snow!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Walter Woods Conservation Area Friday, February 6
Discover Nature Families - Primitive Adventures
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Saturday, February 7
Sugar Snow!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Wildcat Glade Conservation & Audubon Center Saturday, February 7
Nature Nuts: Animal Origami
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Thursday, February 12
Woodworking For Wildlife
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Saturday, February 21
Crappie Fishing Basics
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, February 27
Smokey Bear Wants You!
Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6, 2009
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Monday, March 2
Antler Scoring Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Friday, March 6
Spring Turkey Hunting Clinic
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Saturday, March 7
NMLRA Territorial Shotgun Shoot
Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2009
Andy Dalton Shooting Range Sunday, March 29
MDC Programs in your area