The following publications cover topics related to Missouri Master Naturalist. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Property
Revised
Hummingbirds usually arrive in Missouri to nest from early to mid-April, but that can vary considerably from year to year. If you want to attract them to your property, it helps to understand their biology and behavior, and to implement habitat management practices.
Missouri Master Naturalist State Program Manual
Revised
Learn about the Missouri Master Naturalist program. Along with an overview of this statewide volunteer conservation program, this manual details certification, training and volunteer service requirements and offers operation and program marketing tips.
Ecology and Management of White-Tailed Deer in Missouri
Reviewed
The white-tailed deer is one of Missouri’s most valuable wildlife. Visit our site to learn about the Ecology and Management of White-Tailed Deer in Missouri.
Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners
Revised
Bats are unique and interesting animals. Visit our site for our Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners resource.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest
Reviewed
Learn how to identify plants important to bobwhites in the Midwest so that you can critically evaluate the food and cover components of habitat on your land.
Nest Boxes for Wildlife
Reviewed
Editor's note
The References section was updated in June 2017.
Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri
New
Missouri's wild turkey population was in danger of disappearing. Visit our site to learn about Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri.
Improving Habitats for Wildlife in Your Backyard and Neighborhood
New
Increasing plant diversity, especially with native plants, enhances the potential for attracting more wildlife species to your property. Create habitat that provides their basic needs: food, cover, water and space. Learn how in this MU Extension guide.
Hunting Doves on Agricultural Lands in Missouri
New
Mourning doves are protected: It is illegal to bait a field for the purpose of hunting them. Learn about baiting regulations and the differences between baiting and what constitutes a normal agricultural operation in Missouri in this MU Extension guide.
Ecology and Management of Mourning Doves in Missouri
New
Mourning doves are among the most popular migratory game birds in Missouri. Doves’ quick flight, erratic movements and edible meat make them a popular species among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in Missouri, where the annual harvest of mourning doves is greater than that of other game bird species.
Assessing Wildlife Habitats and Natural Resources in Neighborhoods and Urban Environments: A Planning Guide for Wildlife Habitats in Urban Areas
New
Individual homeowners, neighborhood groups, developers and city planners who are interested in enhancing wildlife habitat and managing natural resources within a community or neighborhood can use this assessment tool to gather information on the species of wildlife and types and conditions of vegetation in the area. This information can be used to develop a plan to protect, or establish, and manage native vegetation that is beneficial to a variety of wildlife species.
Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Evaluating Habitat
New
White-tailed deer management
This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Establishing and Managing Early Successional Habitats for Wildlife on Agricultural Lands
New
A case study featuring habitat practices designed to benefit bobwhite quail conducted at the University of Missouri Bradford Rese
Missouri Bobwhite Quail Habitat Appraisal Guide
Revised
Assessing your farm's potential for bobwhites