The curated articles reveal an increase in bear encounters in Missouri due to the state’s rising bear population. All articles discuss the importance of understanding bear behavior and adopting safety ...

Missouri wildlife officials have confirmed a handful of bear sightings in the vicinity of Kansas City this week and are advising people to stay clear of any bears they might happen across. Earlier ...

Elk poaching can carry a fine of up to $15,000, a maximum established by a 2019 state law intended to crack down on illegal ...

Missouri hunters can use artificial light and other nighttime equipment for a longer stretch of the year during coyote season ...

A national wildlife refuge in southeast Missouri is among the 10 most endangered in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by Defenders of Wildlife. The Mingo National Wildlife Refuge ...

A bald eagle surveys the landscape at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, near Mound City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) A record-setting wave of bald eagles descended on a ...

The University of Missouri Extension and the Department of Conservation are enlisting landowners to plant and care for white oak seedlings. The tree species is essential for wildlife and industry, but ...

BALLWIN, Mo. — Warm weather has confused St. Louis area squirrels. Christina Kinnamon with the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center has a theory for why, "that can throw off their sense of 'oh I need to ...

Watch as we revisit digging a wildlife pond to attract deer and improve habitat on our Missouri property. From planning to ...

After months of anticipation, Thorpe Gordon STEM Academy students were more than ready Thursday to finally get on the Missouri River for their field trip. This year marks the first year that Missouri ...