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MDC taking applications in July for next agent training academy JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Interested in a healthy, rewarding, outdoor career to help protect and manage wildlife resources for future generations? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is currently recruiting and accepting online applications to fill an academy class of conservation agent trainees. Successful candidates will undergo 26 weeks of intense training in all facets of law enforcement and resource management/conserva...

Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In

In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving these special places and the 10 million state park annual visitors.

AUSTIN — Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of  serving these special places and the  10 million state park annual visitors. As the main law enforcement presence at Texas State Parks, Park Police officers protect the state’s natural and cultural resources through community-oriented po...

Commercial use is defined as any activity that directly or indirectly results in financial gain, or where money is exchanged in connection with the activity.

MDC EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING ON CONSERVATION AREAS

MDC is seeking public input on potential regulation changes for both recreational and commercial paddlefish harvest in the state. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public input on potential regulation changes for both recreational and commercial paddlefish harvest in the state. People can comment on the potential regulation changes by going to https://mdc.mo.gov/paddlefishcomments. The comment period will end June 8. Paddlefish are unique members of Missouri’s sportfish...

Credit Zlatko Unger / Flickr More Missouri Department of Conservation areas could soon be open to bicycles.  The Missouri Conservation Commission has given initial approval to a proposed change to Wildlife Code of Missouri regulations that would allow the use of bicycles on many service roads at department areas, according to MDC. Currently, bicyclists may only ride on roads open to public-vehicle traffic and some multi-use trails.  The regulation change would expand that to include most serv...

Peregrine falcon populations plummeted nationwide during the 1940s through the 1960s due to the widespread use of...

Peregrine falcon populations plummeted nationwide during the 1940s through the 1960s due to the widespread use of...