Outdoors

For many, the holiday season would not be complete without evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional plants. But it’s important to exercise care with some of these plants for happy…

Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors,…

Gardening is an activity with many rewards, said Debi Kelly, state Master Gardener coordinator for University of Missouri Extension in an university extension press release. MU Extension offers online training…

The Missouri Department of Conservation is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl such as geese and ducks across the state. The department is actively collecting birds to determine the…

The Missouri Department of Conservation is altering the winter trout stocking schedule for lakes in the Kansas City area. MDC raises rainbow trout at hatcheries and typically stocks area lakes…

The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count between Saturday, Dec. 14 and Jan.…

Knowing how to score a set of antlers can make a memorable hunt even more meaningful, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. People interested in learning how to score…

Only natural holiday trees and greenery are accepted for recycling or can be used for wildlife habitat.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in the state harvested 68,312 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season on Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks and 20,924 were does.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in the state harvested 68,312 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season on Nov.