Hunting in Missouri
Everything you need to hunt legally in Missouri. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - February 28/29
Wildlife Agency
MDC
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Missouri Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Missouri.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Missouri based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Missouri hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $25 resident
Compare Missouri hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Missouri bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Missouri hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Missouri hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Missouri License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Small Game | $20.00 | $108.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $14.00 | $57.00 |
| Combo | $30.00 | N/A |
| Deer Permit | $22.00 | $305.00 |
Missouri Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Missouri.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Nov 14
Deer
Archery
Nov 26
to Jan 15
Deer
Rifle
Nov 15
to Nov 25
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 11
to Oct 21
Turkey
Apr 20
to May 3
Missouri Department of Conservation
MDC
Digital License Info: Digital permits available through MO Hunting app. Telecheck system for harvest reporting.
Hunter Education
Missouri requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Missouri.
Store Your Missouri License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MO hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.