3/23/20RK
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has announced it will close regional offices, department headquarters in Jefferson City, and all other public contact offices around the state to visitors March 23 through April 15.
A news release says while MDC public offices will be closed to general visitation, offices will still be staffed. Visitors with official business will need to notify the office to gain access. Find MDC office contact information at mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts?county=All.
MDC closed its staffed shooting ranges, nature centers, visitor centers and educational centers around the state to the public last week. MDC also has canceled its public events and programs around the state, including hunter-education classes, nature-center programs and events, shooting-range programs and events and landowner workshops.
All closures and cancellations are help protect the public amid increasing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. MDC will reassess the situation on April 15.
Conservation areas, nature center trails and boat accesses remain open to the public. Hunting, fishing and trapping seasons continue as scheduled. MDC managed hunts and mentored spring turkey hunts continue as planned.