Missouri Hunting Resources

Updated: September 26, 2026

Source: Missouri Department of Conservation

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In Season Now

Turkey — Fall Archery (Part 1)thru Nov 13
Deer — Archery (Part 1)thru Nov 13
Squirrel — Small-game methodsthru Feb 15
Deer — Archerythru Nov 13
Turkey — Fall Archerythru Jan 15
Dove — Huntingthru Nov 29
Rail — Huntingthru Nov 9
Snipe — Huntingthru Dec 16
Squirrel — Huntingthru Feb 15
Groundhog — Huntingthru Dec 15
Coyote — Huntingthru Dec 31

Opening Soon

Turkey — Fall Firearmsopens Oct 1
Rabbit — Small-game methodsopens Oct 1
Rabbit — Huntingopens Oct 1
Canada Geese and Brant — Huntingopens Oct 3
Early Canada Goose — Huntingopens Oct 3
Deer — Firearms Early Antlerlessopens Oct 9
Deer — Firearms: Antlerlessopens Oct 9
Bear — Firearms/Archeryopens Oct 17
Elk — Archeryopens Oct 17
Bear — Huntingopens Oct 17
Bear — Seasonopens Oct 17
Woodcock — Huntingopens Oct 18
Deer — Firearms Early Youthopens Oct 24
Ducks — Youth North Zoneopens Oct 24
Deer — Firearms: Youthopens Oct 24
Pheasant — Youthopens Oct 24
Quail — Youthopens Oct 24
Deer — Early Youthopens Oct 24
Ducks — North Zoneopens Oct 31
Ducks — Youth Middle Zoneopens Oct 31
Duck — North Zoneopens Oct 31
Quail — Shotgunopens Nov 1
Pheasant — Shotgunopens Nov 1
Crow — Huntingopens Nov 1
Pheasant — Regularopens Nov 1
Quail — Regularopens Nov 1
Waterfowl (Ducks, Coots, Mergansers) — Regular (Middle Zone) Part 1opens Nov 7
Ducks — Middle Zoneopens Nov 7
Duck — Middle Zoneopens Nov 7
Snow and Ross's Geese — Huntingopens Nov 11
White-Fronted Geese — Huntingopens Nov 11
Goose — Light Geeseopens Nov 11
Goose — Regularopens Nov 11

Ending Soon

Nothing closing in the next 14 days.

Turkey

Spring YouthSpring 2026 youth portion.

Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026

Regular SpringRegular spring 2026 season.

Apr 20, 2026 – May 10, 2026

Fall Archery (Part 1)[MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons](https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-sets-deer-turkey-hunting-dates-2026-2027-seasons)

Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026

Fall Archery (Part 2)[MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons](https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-sets-deer-turkey-hunting-dates-2026-2027-seasons)

Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Fall Firearms

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Fall ArcheryClosed during November firearms deer portion

Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Deer

Archery (Part 1)[MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons](https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-sets-deer-turkey-hunting-dates-2026-2027-seasons)

Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026

Archery (Part 2)[MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons](https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-sets-deer-turkey-hunting-dates-2026-2027-seasons)

Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Firearms Early AntlerlessValid in open counties only.

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Firearms Early YouthFor youth hunters age 6-15.

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Firearms November Portion[MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons](https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-sets-deer-turkey-hunting-dates-2026-2027-seasons)

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026

Firearms Late YouthFor youth hunters age 6-15.

Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Firearms Late AntlerlessValid in open counties only.

Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

Firearms Alternative MethodsMuzzleloader and other alternative methods.

Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027

ArcherySeason reopens 2026-11-25 to 2027-01-15.

Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026

Firearms NovemberRegular firearms portion.

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026

Firearms: AntlerlessOct 9-11 and Dec 5-13

Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

Firearms: YouthOct 24-25 and Nov 27-29

Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Firearms: November Portion

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026

Alternative Methods

Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027

Early YouthMoved one week earlier to avoid Halloween conflicts.

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Bear

Firearms/ArcheryLimited draw. [Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

HuntingPermit required.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

Season

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

Elk

ArcheryPermit required. Antlered elk only.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

FirearmsPermit required.

Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026

Quail

Shotgun[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)

Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Regular

Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Youth

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Pheasant

Shotgun[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)

Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Regular

Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Youth

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026

Rabbit

Small-game methods[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)

Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Hunting

Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Squirrel

Small-game methods[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)

May 23, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Hunting

May 23, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Waterfowl (Ducks, Coots, Mergansers)

Regular (Middle Zone) Part 1[Guide to Missouri Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-missiouri-hunting-seasons)

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

Regular (Middle Zone) Part 2[Guide to Missouri Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-missiouri-hunting-seasons)

Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027

Dove

HuntingMourning, Eurasian Collared, and White-Winged Doves.

Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Rail

HuntingSora and Virginia Rails.

Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Snipe

HuntingWilson's (Common) Snipe.

Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026

Woodcock

HuntingAmerican Woodcock.

Oct 18, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026

Teal

HuntingEarly teal season.

Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Ducks

North ZoneIncludes Coots.

Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026

Middle ZoneSeason reopens 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-10. Includes Coots.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

South ZoneSeason reopens 2026-12-07 to 2027-01-31. Includes Coots.

Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Youth North ZoneYouth waterfowl hunting days.

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Youth Middle ZoneYouth waterfowl hunting days.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Youth South ZoneYouth waterfowl hunting days.

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Snow and Ross's Geese

HuntingWhite and Blue Phases.

Nov 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027

White-Fronted Geese

HuntingRegular season.

Nov 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027

Canada Geese and Brant

HuntingSeason reopens 2026-11-11 to 2027-02-06.

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Light Goose

Conservation OrderSnow, blue, and Ross's geese only.

Feb 7, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping

Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Coyote

TrappingExtended trapping season on private land from March 1 to April 14.

Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Hunting

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Crow

HuntingNo daily or possession limit.

Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027

Early Teal

HuntingBlue-winged, green-winged, and cinnamon teal.

Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Duck

North ZoneIncludes Coots.

Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026

Middle ZoneIncludes Coots. Season reopens 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-10.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

South ZoneIncludes Coots. Season reopens 2026-12-07 to 2027-01-31.

Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Goose

Light GeeseSnow, Blue, and Ross's Geese

Nov 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027

Light Geese Conservation Order

Feb 7, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027

RegularCanada, Brant, White-Fronted, Snow, Ross's.

Nov 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027

Groundhog

Hunting

May 11, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026

Early Canada Goose

HuntingIncludes Brant.

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

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