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A monthly publication about conservation in Missouri. Started in 1938, the printed magazine is free to residents of Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, discover nature, and make happy memories together. For more than a million anglers, conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs experienced anglers from all around the state to help others learn to fish through its free Discover Nature — Fishing Program. The statewide program provides a series of four separate lessons to help kids and families gain skills and confidence to go fishing on their own. Each of the four, two-hour lessons is followed by hands-on fishing for participants to put their newly learned skills to work. Equipment and bait are provided for participant use. Class size is limited and classes are offered throughout the fishing season from April through October.
Volunteers can teach a single lesson or multiple lessons and training will be provided. The Conservation Department encourages families interested in participating and experienced anglers interested in volunteering to call their regional Department office for more information. Browse our Regions section to find the phone number for your regional office.
