Southern Missouri is known for its black walnuts. Mills Feed in Alton, Missouri, will be buying black walnuts from October 1st through the 31st, 2025.
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Community Before You Book Your Fall Float Trip: Here’s 5 Things You Should Consider
Whether you’re floating a well-know river in southern Missouri or a more obscure river, here are five things you should know before going on your float.
Explore The Obscure But Scenic Boze Mill And Spring
Boze Mill and Spring is nestled on a dirt road several miles off of Highway 160 on the Eleven Point River. No matter how you go to see it, it’s worth it.
MDC To Host Virtual Event On Milkweed And Monarch Butterflies
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting an in-person and virtual event on July 19, 2025, on milkweed and monarch butterflies.
All You Need To Know About The Scenic But Obscure Eleven Point River
Summer is quickly coming upon us. A main attraction in Oregon County is floating on the river. The Eleven Point River is a very scenic but obscure river in Southern Missouri.
Learn More About Kayaking At A Virtual MDC Program May 21st
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is having a virtual program on May 21, 2025, that will talk about how to kayak and canoe, along with tips and tricks for the two.
In 2026, Crater Lake Will Close For Two Years For Construction
Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States located in Oregon, will close in 2026 for construction. The lake will stay closed for around two years.
MDC To Host A Webinar About Missouri Birds For Its Birding Challenge
The Missouri Department of Conservation along with other organizations invite both new and experienced birders to join in a special series of free birding webinars from March through May.
MDC To Host Virtual Class About Dragonflies On February 21st
People who want to learn more about dragonflies should sign up for the MDC’s virtual program “Insects: Dragonflies in Missouri” which will be between 1-2 p.m. on Feb. 21.
MDC Is Hosting Eagle Days At Winona On January 23rd
See just how majestic a bald and golden eagle are up-close with the MDC’s free Eagle Days event on Jan. 23 at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona.
MDC Is Taking Bear And Elk Hunting Application Permits From May 1st-31st
MDC will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2024 black-bear hunting season and five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall.
12 Black Bears Were Harvested This Season According To MDC
October 16th-25th, 2023, was the Missouri black bear hunting season. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, twelve black bears were harvested.