MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Breadcrumb Home Trees & Plants Tree and Plant Facts Tree and Plant Facts IN THIS SECTION Mushroom Facts Tree, Shrub, and Vine Facts Wildflower and Grass Facts Masthead Media TITLE TREE AND PLANT FACTS Media Title Tree, Shrub, and Vine Facts Body Often, there are no sharp dividing lines between trees, shrubs and woody vines, and between woody and nonwoody plants. Learn how to identify Missouri's most common plants. Media Title Wildflower and Grass Facts Body Learn about Missouri's wildflowers and grasses and tips for identifying them. Media Title Mushroom Facts Body Mushrooms look a lot like plants, but they lack chlorophyll and have to take nutrients from other materials. Learn about Missouri's more common mushrooms here. INSIDE MDC About Us Magazines & Newsletters Blog Area Management Plans About Regulations MDC Nature Shop Newsroom Research Projects RESOURCES Careers Volunteer Login Community Grants & Aid Construction Activities Mobile Apps AskMDC Videos Nature's Calling Videos Fish Story Videos MISSION & VISION We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Accessibility Conservation Commission Privacy Policy State of Missouri Terms of Use

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Breadcrumb Home Hunting / Trapping Tagging and Telecheck Telecheck a Turkey Telecheck a Turkey IN THIS SECTION Bear: How to Telecheck Tagging and Telecheck Telecheck a Deer Telecheck a Turkey Telecheck an Elk Body All turkey must be Telechecked online, using the MO Hunting app, or by telephone. If you are calling Telecheck on your cellphone, be sure you have a clear signal. If the signal is spotty, move closer to a major highway, go to higher ground, or wait until you get to a land-based line to call. Avoid calling in areas with loud background noise. You do not need to Telecheck immediately after harvesting a turkey. You have until 10 p.m. on the day taken to check your turkey. Link Telecheck your turkey Title Telecheck with the MO Hunting app Title Telecheck Using a Phone or the Internet Title How to Telecheck Turkey (Fall) Title How to Telecheck Turkey (Spring) TITLE HOW TO TELL A GOBBLER FROM A HEN Title Gobblers (Male) Title Hens (Female) Title How to Measure Spurs Title How To Age A Turkey INSIDE MDC About Us Magazines & Newsletters Blog Area Management Plans About Regulations MDC Nature Shop Newsroom Research Projects RESOURCES Careers Volunteer Login Community Grants & Aid Construction Activities Mobile Apps AskMDC Videos Nature's Calling Videos Fish Story Videos MISSION & VISION We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Accessibility Conservation Commission Privacy Policy State of Missouri Terms of Use