The Missouri Conservation Commission has given initial approval to several proposed rule changes and finalized one new rule about deer hunting. Camping on public land First, free camping may soon no longer be allowed on lands managed by the Missouri Department of...
Feral hogs remain a major threat to agriculture and wildlife in southeastern Missouri, but the state is gaining ground. Jason Sumners, Missouri Conservation Department Director, told the Conservation Commission last Friday that the state and the federal USDA are...
Poaching cases continue to pop up during Missouri’s fall hunting seasons. State Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners said one case involved the illegal hunting of a black bear in Ozark County in late September. “After receiving information from concerned...
The Missouri Dept. of Conservation is helping Kansas City prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MDC Director Jason Sumners told the Missouri Conservation Commission last week that thousands of native Missouri plants have been planted on the grounds of the Truman Sports...
Halloween is the last day of Missouri’s black bear hunting season. Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners provided the Conservation Commission with a progress report on Thursday. “Black bear season was increased by four days over the previous season, and a...
