About Hunting in Missouri
Missorui is home to so many huntable species, take time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors with the best conversation program and hunting offerings around. MDC manages one million acres for public and private use.
The mission is to protect fish, wildlife resources from the state, and join in being commissioned for the conservation by being appointed. IF you’re already out there , what a closer look to what is really going on. This benefits the board greatly and the business you do out there comes to work for all of us in MO.
Missouri Hunting Seasons
Big Game: Deer, Elk
Small Game: Bobcat, Squirrel, Rabbit, Beaver, Nutria, Otter, Muskrat, Coyote, Groundhog, Badger, Fox, Minx, Oppossum
Birds: Geese, Crow, Turkey, Snipe, Dove, Rails
Missouri Deer Season Dates 2021
| Season | Dates | Limit | Notes |
| Archery | Sept 15- Nov 12, 2021 | 2 deer | Either sex |
| Nov 24, Jan 15 2022 | 2 deer | Either sex | |
| Firearms | Dec 25, 2021 – Jan 4, 2022 | 1 deer antler led | Antlered combined archer and firearm |
| Dec 4, 2021- Dec 12, 2021 | Antlerless | ||
| Nov 13-23, 2021 |
Missouri Hunting License Info
| Permit | Resident | Nonresident |
| Archer’s Permit | $19.00 | $265 |
| Firearm Antlerless Permit | $7.00 | $25.00 |
| Firearm Any Permit | $17.00 | $265.00 |
| Archery Antlerless Permit | $7.00 | $25.00 |
Archery valid Sept 15 through Jan 15 throughout big and small game archery season.
Firearm any valid Nov 13 to Jan 4 for all deer season.
Missouri Hunting News
Actual updated regulation summaries appear based on the wildlife code of Missouri that help keep the habitat healthy. They will be PDF format available March 1st. Now it will be as if the thoughts and opinions of hunters in MO will be seen first hand on this website. Be part of the conversation, start to hunt here and in the future while being prepared with the sites listed at the bottom of this page and information throughout the webpage.