May 19, 2012 (near Winona, MO) - A second group of elk arrived in Missouri from Kentucky as part of a multi-year elk restoration project in the Show-Me State.
For complete details, go to MissouriConservation .org
MDC, Ameren Missouri and the World Bird Sanctuary have partnered to provide a bird's-eye view of peregrine falcons raising chicks in a nest box at Ameren's Sioux Energy Center in St. Louis. The chicks were banded on May 14, 2012.
Because they are prolific breeders, destructive, and dangerous to livestock and other animals, feral hogs should be eliminated from Missouri's landscape.
http://mdc.mo.gov /landwater-care/inva sive-species/invasiv e-animal-management/ feral-hog-control
Because they are prolific breeders, destructive, and dangerous to livestock and other animals, feral hogs should be eliminated from Missouri's landscape.
http://mdc.mo.gov /landwater-care/inva sive-species/invasiv e-animal-management/ feral-hog-control
Because they are prolific breeders, destructive, and dangerous to livestock and other animals, feral hogs should be eliminated from Missouri's landscape.
http://mdc.mo.gov /landwater-care/inva sive-species/invasiv e-animal-management/ feral-hog-control
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center opened its doors in April 2002. Its unique inner-city location allows visitors an opportunity to experience nature up close.
Jan-Feb, 2012 - The second year of Missouri elk restoration efforts are underway. Elk were captured in eastern Kentucky during a 30-day period. They will undergo several health tests and a 90-day quarantine to ensure only healthy animals are relocated. Some of the elk will be relocated to Virginia as they start their own restoration efforts.
Follow the Department's history of restoring Missouri's wild things and wild places, and discover its plans for keeping our conservation promise alive for generations to come.
The full 30-minute program premieres April 14, 2012 on various Missouri TV stations.
(1968) Film produced by Missouri Department of Conservation and Mid-Missouri Chapter Conservation Federation. Photography, Sound and Art: Charles and Elizabeth Schwartz. Narrative Script: James Keefe.
NOTE: Some information contained within this film may be outdated.
Oct 28, 2011 - Video of elk in the wild at Peck Ranch Conservation Area near Winona, MO.
These elk were relocated from Kentucky in May 2011 during the initial phase to restore elk to Missouri.
It's hard to believe this little green beetle could be so deadly. But the non-native emerald ash borer (EAB) has killed millions of ash trees in the United States since the 1990s.
http://mdc.mo.gov /landwater-care/inva sive-species/invasiv e-animal-management/ emerald-ash-borer-co ntrol/emerald-ash-bo r
Oct. 9, 2011 near Rocheport, MO - A former Missourian takes a trip down the Missouri River in a row boat with his two dogs. The journey for Kim Buckman began August 1 in Great Falls, Montana. He is expected to reach St. Louis in mid-October.
Explore the delicate and hidden relationships of forest plants and animals. You'll see the cycle of life in the forest, both above and below ground, throughout the year.
Produced by Missouri Dept. of Conservation (1976).
NOTE: Some information contained within this film may be outdated.
Each year, the Missouri Dept. of Conservation holds clinics and youth dove hunts at various locations throughout the state.
These special hunts provide a safe and structured learning opportunity for many first-time hunters.
mdc.mo.gov
This Missouri Conservation Commission production features naturalist Charles Schwartz describing the habits and habitats of the greater prairie chicken and their dwindling population.
(circa 1958)
NOTE: Some information contained within this film may be outdated.
Jim Keefe and John Wiley take you on a tour of some of Missouri's natural gems.
Produced by Missouri Dept. of Conservation (1981).
NOTE: Some information contained within this film may be outdated.
The bountiful wildlife we have in Missouri today consists of animals and plants that have been able to adjust to the many changes brought about by civilization. This film shows 66 species of animals that have lived or still live in Missouri.
Produced by Missouri Dept. of Conservation (1976).
NOTE: Some information contained within this film may be outdated.
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