Missouri
The epicenter of spring turkey hunting, Midwestern agricultural monster bucks, and premier waterfowl conservation.
Missouri Regulatory Agency
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources across northern agricultural plains and southern Ozark mountains.
Missouri is a Midwestern hunting powerhouse, famous for Boone & Crockett whitetail deer, over-the-counter tags, Eastern wild turkey, and over 1 million conservation acres.
policyMission
To protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state; to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident deer, turkey, and waterfowl licenses
- Manages over 1,000 Conservation Areas totaling more than 1 million acres
- Establishes annual deer antler-point restrictions, season dates, and bag limits
- Conducts forest habitat management, black bear/elk restoration, and CWD surveillance
- Enforces state conservation laws through Protection Division Officers
starCore Values
- Resource Stewardship: Protecting fish, forest, and wildlife resources.
- Public Trust: Providing accessible Conservation Areas for public enjoyment.
- Professional Integrity: Serving the public with sound biological management.