ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking waterfowl hunters to decide on dates and zone boundaries for future duck hunting seasons. Conservation officials will hear resident input at a series of workshops throughout January. 

The 2025 workshops will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, call the related phone numbers.

  • JAN. 13 IN COLUMBIA: Riechmann Indoor Pavilion at Stephen’s Lake Park, 2300 E. Walnut St., 573-815-7900;

  • JAN. 16 IN HARRISONVILLE: Cass County Sherriff’s Office, 2501 W. Mechanic, 660-885-6981 or 816-622-0900;

  • JAN. 21 IN ST. JOSEPH: MDC Northwest Regional Office, 701 James McCarthy Drive, 816-271-3100;

  • JAN. 22 IN CHILLICOTHE: Comfort Inn and Suites, 250 E. Business 36, 816-271-3100;

  • JAN. 23 IN CARROLLTON: Carrollton Public Library, 1 North Folger St., 816-622-0900;

  • JAN. 28 IN ST. CHARLES: Wapelhorst Park Gould Upper Level, 1875 Muegge Road, 636-441-4554;

  • JAN. 29 IN ELSBERRY: American Legion, 111 Legion Drive, 636-441-4554;

  • JAN. 30 IN KIRKSVILLE: MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St., 660-785-2420;

  • FEB. 4 IN PORTAGEVILLE: Fisher Delta Research Center, 147 State Hwy T, 573-290-5730.

  • FEB. 5 IN DEXTER: National Guard Armory, 1702 Missouri Hwy 114, 573-290-5730;

  • FEB. 6 IN JACKSON: Jackson Civic Center on 381 E. Deerwood Drive, 573-290-5730;

  • FEB. 13 IN SPRINGFIELD: MDC Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman, 417-895-6880;

  • FEB. 14 IN JOPLIN: MDC Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive, 417-895-6880;

During the workshops, conservation officers will present data about weather, migration and habitat use. Participants will discuss current regulations and decide if they want to change hunting seasons and zones. Conservation officials say they’ll establish Missouri’s 2026-2030 waterfowl regulations using those hunters' input.