Danville Conservation Area - Missouri Department of Conservation

DanvilleFor local information, contact:Whetstone Creek Conservation Area3215 County Road 1003Williamsburg, MO 63388(573) 254-3330CONSERVATION AREAHunting and TrappingArea is open to hunting under statewide regulations.The following special regulations also apply.• Only portable stands are allowed from September1 through January 31. Unattended standsmust be plainly labeled on durable material withthe full name and address or Conservation numberof the owner and be removed from the area byFebruary 1st. Use of nails, screw-in steps, and anymaterial or method that would damage the tree isprohibited.• Trapping allowed only with special use permit.Contact area manager.• For more information on deer and turkey huntingregulations, refer to the Fall Deer And TurkeyHunting and Spring Turkey Hunting summaries.Visit us at:www.missouriconservation.orgAdditional area information is posted on bulletinboards located in parking areas and area offices.10/2014(Regulations are from the Wildlife Code of Missouri and selected statutes of the State of Missouri.Special area regulations are in Chapter 11 of the Wildlife Code. A free printed copy of the WildlifeCode, which lists most area regulations, is available from the Conservation Department. Chapter 11in its entirety is available at www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3csr.asp.) Equal opportunity toparticipate in and benefit from programs of the Missouri Department of Conservation is availableto all individuals without regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Questionsshould be directed to the Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102,(573) 751-4115 (voice) or 800-735-2966 (TTY), or to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Divisionof Federal Assistance, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP-4020, Arlington, VA 22203.

About this AreaDanville Conservation Area is in MontgomeryCounty, southeast of the community of Danvilleon Highway RB. Mostly wooded, this 3,136-acrearea features numerous narrow ridges betweenthe tributaries of the Clear, Pinch, and Dishwatercreeks. Limestone glades, dry limestone/dolomitewoodland, and dry sandstone woodland foundon the area offer unique habitat for a flora that isvery similar to the traditional Ozarks south of theMissouri River. The dry glades support pale-purpleconeflower, glade coneflower, prairie clovers, andIndian paintbrush among many other species.The Danville Glades Natural Area is split with48 acres being found near the northwest cornerof the area and 313 acres on the east side of thearea. The north central core of the area, historicallyknown as “The Snake Ranch” because of thepurported abundance of snakes, was purchased in1965. There is no portion of the area today wheresnakes are any more prevalent than any other portionof the area. However, much of the landscapecould be accurately described as a type suitable forsnakes. The large ridge on the east side of the areawas locally known as “The Dog Farm” because foxand wolf hounds were reportedly bred and raisedthere in the 1920s. Additional land purchases weremade in 1982 and 2014. Some portions of thearea were donated to the Department while otherportions were acquired through the federal Pittman-RobertsonWildlife Restoration Act administeredby the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thearea is popular with deer and turkey hunters aswell as native plant enthusiasts. The unique geologicformations exposed on the area are best seenin the fall through the spring. Cedar removal andprescribed fires are frequently used to maintain theopen woodland and glade communities.Recreational OpportunitiesBird Watching – Bicycling – Fishing – Hiking– Horseback Riding- Hunting – Outdoor Photography– Wildlife Viewing – CampingRules and RegulationsOpen for public use from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;hunting fishing, trapping, camping, dog training,launching and landing boats allowed 24 hours a dayon areas where these activities are permitted.• Pets are permitted but must be on a leash orconfined at all time. Hunting dogs may be used offthe leash and unconfined for hunting and trainingpurposes. Hunting permit required to train dogs inpursuit of wildlife.• Use of fireworks are prohibited.• Nuts, berries, fruits, edible wild greens and mushroomsmay be taken only for personal consumption.• Wild greens may not be collected from the designatedNatural Area.• Digging of roots is prohibited.• Vehicles and bicycles are only permitted on publicroadways and in parking lots.• No horseback riding opportunities except onpublic roadways.• Camping is allowed anytime in designatedcamping areas.• Target shooting is prohibited.Fishing and BoatingFishing and frogging are permitted under statewideregulations. The following special regulations alsoapply.• The ponds on this area are managed for amphibiansand should not have good fishing prospects.• On impounded waters, daily limits are six blackbass, four catfish in the aggregate (channel, blueor flathead catfish) and 30 crappie. All other fishare not to exceed 20 in the aggregate. All blackbass between 12 and 15 inches must be returnedto the water unharmed immediately after beingcaught. Fish may be taken only by pole and lineand not more than three poles and lines may beused by any one person.• Seining or trapping live bait, including tadpoles,is prohibited in lakes and ponds.