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.
MDC’s Resource Science Division (RSD), Fisheries Division and others have been involved in collecting information on aquatic systems for over 60 years. Much of this information has been entered into electronic databases maintained by RSD staff. Recent advances in electronic database management and communication makes it practical to combine elements of these multiple databases into a single aquatic database. The advantage of accessing information through the RSD-IAD compared to past practices is that access will be instantaneous and the information will be the most current
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.