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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

 Special Topics:


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, July 3 - Monday, September 1, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Hiked It . . . Liked It! Weekend Hike
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Stream Fishing
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Wildcat Park, Joplin, Mo. Monday, July 7
Discovery Table: Cool Creek Creatures
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Neat Night Jars
Friday, July 11, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Neat Night Jars
Friday, July 11, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Skeet Shooting Basics
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, July 12
Shoal Creek Water Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
Hiking Club
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Bored? Measure A Board
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Neat Night Jars
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Primitive Skills Series: Making Cordage
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Insects
Monday, July 14, 2008
Joplin Public Library Monday, July 14
Volunteer Naturalist Interest Meeting
Monday, July 14, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation TEEN Club: Niangua Float Trip
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Setting Trotlines on the Mississippi River
Thursday, July 17 – Saturday, July 19, 2008
Cape Girardeau
Conservation TEEN Club: Niangua Float Trip
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Friday, July 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Babes In The Woods Celebrates Summer
Friday, July 18, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Virtual Hunting And Fishing
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Venomous Snakes Of Missouri
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Venomous Snakes On Display
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Summer Hummers
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
For Adults Only: Canoeing Basics
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Bee Bustle
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Bee Bustle
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Fishing Fun Story Time
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Missouri Outdoor Families: Catfishing Fun
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Bee Bustle
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Conservation Kids' Club: Firefly Fest
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Mudbug Mystery
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Little Acorns: Mudbug Mystery
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
MDC/NWTF Women in the Outdoors Event
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 2
Autumn Kid's Fishing Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Roaring River State Park
MOF-CAMO Kids - Canoeing Basics
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 16
Discover Families - Introduction to Archery
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Walter Woods Conservation Area Friday, August 15
MOF- Archery Basics
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, August 23
CONSEP - Wingshooting Clinic for the Adult Hunter
Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Friday, August 29

Reserve your place for these upcoming events:

Events for Monday, September 1 - Monday, December 1, 2008
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
MOW-MOF Dove Hunt Clinic and Hunt
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, September 6
Introduction to Trapping
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Tuesday, September 16
Prairie Walk
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area Thursday, September 18
Public Float Trip
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Shoal Creek Tuesday, September 23
Cable Restraint Training
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bennett Spring Hatchery Friday, October 24
Discover Nature Familes - Owl Prowl
Friday, November 7, 2008
Walter Woods Conservation Area Friday, November 7
Wild Edibles
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon, Joplin, Mo. Tuesday, November 18
Muzzloading Rifle Basics
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center Saturday, November 22
MDC Programs in your area