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Missouri Hunting Resources
Updated: August 9, 2026
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Source: Missouri Department of Conservation
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- Squirrel — Small-game methodsthru Feb 15
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- Turkey — Fall Archery (Part 1)opens Sep 15
- Deer — Archery (Part 1)opens Sep 15
- Turkey — Fall Firearmsopens Oct 1
- Rabbit — Small-game methodsWildlifeopens Oct 1
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Turkey
Spring Youth[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)
Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026Regular Spring[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)
Apr 20, 2026 – May 10, 2026Fall 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, 2026Fall 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, 2027Fall FirearmsIn open counties. [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)
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Deer
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, 2026Hunting & Shooting
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, 2027Firearms Early AntlerlessIn open counties. [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)
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Firearms Early Youth[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)
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Firearms 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, 2026Firearms Late Youth[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 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Wildlife
Firearms Late AntlerlessIn open counties. [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)
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Firearms Alternative Methods[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)
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027Bear
Firearms/ArcheryLimited draw. [Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Elk
Archery[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Firearms[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Quail
Shotgun[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Pheasant
Shotgun[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Hunting & Shooting
Rabbit
Small-game methods[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027Squirrel
Small-game methods[Missouri Hunting Dates 2026-2027 – Season Forecast & Tag Info](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/missouri)
May 23, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027Waterfowl (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, 2026Regular (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, 2027Free Membership
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