ST. CHARLES COUNTY - A 61-year-old man was found dead this morning near the entrance to the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, authorities said.

Sheriff's Lt. Craig McGuire said the man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He said a woman walking her dog about 8:50 a.m. found him on the ground next to a shed near the entrance of the wildlife area.

Authorities are still investigating but do not believe his death was suspicious.