MDC Management Plans

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Browse our strategic plans for managing Missouri's fish, forests, and wildlife.

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Comprehensive Plans
Fishing for the Future818.87 KB
Our plan for angler recruitment and retention in Missouri
Missouri Comprehensive Conservation Strategy11.98 MB
Our plan to assess the health of Missouri's plants and animals, and conserve them.
Wetland Planning Initiative
Explains MDC’s approach to wetland management and conservation, including conservation mission, vision, and goals, and provides guidelines for putting the goals into action.
Wildlife Plans
Missouri Bird Conservation Technical Plan2.21 MB
Our management plan for maintaining and growing bird populations in Missouri.
Missouri Bird Conservation Outreach Plan502.53 KB
Our outreach plan for maintaining and growing bird populations in Missouri.
White-tailed Deer Management Plan (2025-2034)467.65 KB
Our plan outlines five primary goals for deer management in Missouri.
Missouri CWD Surveillance and Management Plan432.54 KB
Our plan for surveillance and monitoring of this fatal deer disease.
Turkey Habitat Initiative
Helping landowners and land managers enhance and restore habitat for eastern wild turkeys in Missouri.
Trees & Plants Plans
Missouri's Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy6.49 MB
Our plan for managing Missouri's forests.