Outdoors

The Missouri Department of Conservation's Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center will present a virtual program, "Learning to Shoot: New Gun Owner," from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.

Shedding antlers is a natural part of the annual cycle for male white-tailed deer. Antlers are grown each spring and shed in the winter.

Popular ice-melting salts — common table salt, calcium chloride, ammonium nitrate and urea — can damage plants, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Treating plants for salt damage After…

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public comments through Jan. 31 on a proposed regulation change for walleye and sauger fishing. The change would allow anglers statewide to take…

SMITHVILLE — Due to the severe winter weather anticipated on Sunday, Jan. 5, the second day of Eagle Days at Smithville Lake has been postponed to Saturday, Jan. 11. First-day…

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, preliminary data shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 7 through 15. Top harvest…

With hunting seasons continuing into the early months of the new year, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. “Safety while…

The Missouri State Beekeepers Association is launching a “Bee Friendly” specialty license plate, a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the vital role of bees and provide crucial support…

SMITHVILLE — It’s time for the annual Eagle Days. Events were originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5, but due to the pending snow storm, Sunday’s events…

The Missouri Department of Conservation set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2025-26 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 13 open…