Hatchery
MO Natives
MDC History
Fishing Regulations
Miscellaneous
100

Two species of trout raised at The Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

Brown and Rainbow

100


Speckled Kingsnake

100

This person is the director of the Missouri Department of Conservation

Jason Sumners

100

Anglers on Lake Taneycomo can keep this many trout per day

4 total per day, only one may be brown

100

When is our monthly volunteer meetings

First Tuesday of each month

200

Number of trout that the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery raises each year

1.5 million 

200

Young copperheads lure prey with this adaptation. 

Yellow tail
200

These are the three symbols on the MDC triangle 

Leaf, fish, and raccoon 

200

In Lake Taneycomo, this is the minimum legal length, in inches, for harvesting a brown trout

20 inches

200

How many volunteer hours are required throughout the month? 

10 hours per month

300

Why did they choose trout for Taneycomo?

Trout love cold water and are a popular fish for anglers to catch 

300

This fast swimmer uses its long snout like a snorkel

Spiny Softshell Turtle

300

Under the Design for Conservation, this percentage of sale tax is dedicated to the Department of Conservation

One-eighth of one percent 

($8 = 1 penny)

300

When is trout fishing allowed on Lake Taneycomo

Year-round, 365 days, 24/7

300

This is the fish species that best represents Sara's soul 

Flounder 

400

The water in the raceway's averages what temperature year-round

42 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit
400

Due to their unique features Tiger-Lily is a fan favorite. How can you identify each head?

Tiger has a longer neck than Lily 

400

These are the four values and behaviors that helps guide MDC's mission

Dedicated to our Mission

Responsible Stewards

Trusted Professionals

One MDC 

400

In Lake Taneycomo, the size regulation for rainbow trout stops at this point

Fall Creek

400

Kayla said she would be this animal for the day

Bald Eagle

500
Excluding Shepherd of the Hills, name two of Missouri's five trout hatcheries

Bennet Springs, Montauk, Roaring River, and Maramec Spring

500
A group of nesting great blue herons, often found high in trees near water, is called this

Rookeries 

500

Before it was called the Missouri Department of Conservation, it was called this

Missouri Conservation Commission 

500

Anglers are required to purchase a trout permit when doing this. (Two answers)

All anglers that keep and/or possess trout throughout the lake

All anglers fishing between Highway 65 and Table Rock Dam

500

Name 3 of the 5 audiences walking through the door 

Explorers

Facilitators 

Professional/Hobbyists

Experience Seekers

Rechargers