Missouri Department of Conservation

Shutdowns and cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic led many people to head outdoors.

Missouri Department of Conservation furbearer biologist Laura Conlee delves into how conservation efforts led to an expanding black bear population in Missouri, new hunting guidelines and the Be Bear Aware Campaign.

Missouri’s population of hellbenders is in trouble. These aquatic salamanders have seen a 70% population decline in the state over the past four decades. Scientists now fear local extinction. We discuss a local effort to bring the hellbender back from the brink.

Chronic wasting disease has not affected large numbers of deer in Missouri, but its geographical spread is increasing in the state.

Wild turkey populations in Missouri have plummeted in recent years, with production of young turkeys at near-record lows.

The brown-headed nuthatch is back in Missouri after it was chased out by logging 100 years ago.

The Missouri Department of Conservation says the black bear population is strong enough to support a hunting season.

ROLLA — When Nick Girondo first looked at his family calendar this spring, he struggled to find a time to get everyone out turkey hunting during the…

Missouri feral hog hunters soon should be able to donate the meat to local food banks.The recently passed state budget bill that is on its way to Gov.…

An annual winter bird-watching event kicks off this weekend, giving people the chance to learn about birds and collect data for wildlife scientists.Nature…