missouri department of conservation

State conservation officials cite a number of factors in the sharp drop in the number of turkeys harvested during the fall firearm season in Missouri.

Scientists are saying the discovery of two young black carp in a ditch connected to the Mississippi River is a troubling sign for native species in the river. Adult black carp have been caught in the Mississippi River before. But the Missouri Department of Conservation says the discovery near Cape Girardeau in November is the first documented evidence in North America that the invasive species is

The opening weekend of the Missouri firearm deer season saw a slight decrease in deer harvest from a year ago.

A state audit of the Missouri Department of Conservation has noted concerns over how the department awards grants.

Firearm deer season begins in the state of Missouri Saturday.

Missouri Department of Conservation officials say there is strong evidence that the emerald ash borer has made an appearance in Hannibal.

A mountain lion has been euthanized after it was struck by a car in southwest Missouri.

A southeast Missouri man is recovering after being shot by another hunter, who mistook him for a turkey.

An eastern Missouri man is OK after being bitten by a copperhead snake, then taking the snake to the hospital to show what bit him.

The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department recently recognized the best performers in it's shooter's education course.