The MDC Deer Program surveys deer hunters to gauge public opinion regarding deer numbers and management strategies and for indicators of deer population trends in each county. We greatly appreciate the responses we receive which help make our surveys an effective management tool!
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The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) is a long-term, landscape-level experiment measuring the living (i.e. birds, plants, trees) and non-living (i.e. soil, water, weather) parts of a forested ecosystem. MOFEP provides science-based information to forest managers so they may employ management practices that ensure healthy and sustainable forest, fish and wildlife resources while also providing opportunities to all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about their forest resource.
Missouri Department of Conservation in partnership with University of Missouri evaluated patterns in quail abundance, survival, reproduction, and habitat use on five Conservation Areas in southwest Missouri 2014-2018.
Since 1983, MDC has conducted an annual wildlife observation survey. During the survey, deer hunters record observations of deer, wild turkeys, furbearers, and other animals they see while hunting. MDC uses these observations to monitor the status and trends of wildlife populations. These hunters provide an important contribution toward the successful management of Missouri’s wildlife. While the survey was previously conducted by mail, hunters can now participate in the survey electronically through a web browser or mobile app.