A Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations 2022

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by  Missouri Department of Conservation

A Summary of
Missouri
Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Effective March 1, 2022
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Conservation Department Offices
Director,
Department of Conservation
Sara Parker Pauley
The Conservation Commission
Margaret F. Eckelkamp
Steven D. Harrison
Mark L. McHenry
Wm. L. (Barry) Orscheln
Missouri Department of
Conservation
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
573-751-4115
mdc.mo.gov
Central Region Northwest Region Southwest Region
Equal opportunity to participate in 3500 East Gans Road 701 James McCarthy Drive 2630 N. Mayfair
and benefit from programs of the Columbia, MO 65201 St. Joseph, MO 64507 Springfield, MO 65803
Missouri Department of Conservation 573-815-7900 816-271-3100 417-895-6880
is available to all individuals without
Kansas City Region Ozark Region St. Louis Region
regard to their race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, ancestry, age, 12405 SE Ranson Road 551 Joe Jones Blvd. 2360 Highway D
sexual orientation, veteran status, or Lee’s Summit, MO 64082 West Plains, MO 65775 St. Charles, MO 63304
disability. Questions should be directed 816-622-0900 417-256-7161 636-441-4554
to the Department of Conservation,
Northeast Region Southeast Region
PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102,
3500 S. Baltimore 2302 County Park Drive
573-751-4115 (voice) or 800-735-2966
(TTY), or to Chief, Public Civil Rights, Kirksville, MO 63501 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department 660-785-2420 573-290-5730
of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20240.
To report poaching or game-law violations, call
Operation Game Thief
800-392-1111
Rewards are available for information
leading to the arrest of game-law violators.
You can remain anonymous.
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Table of Contents
4 Permits Hunting and Trapping in Missouri
4 Permits — General Information Most of Missouri’s native wild creatures are as abundant now
as they were 300 years ago. Species such as deer and turkey
6 Purchasing Permits
have been brought back from the edge of statewide extirpa-
8 Hunting and Trapping Permits tion, and skillful management has maintained other wildlife
populations that otherwise could have slipped away. A major
10 Landowner Deer and Turkey Permits
part of managing Missouri’s wildlife is regulating what, how,
13 General Information where, and when we may hunt and trap. That’s where the Wild-
life Code of Missouri comes in. The Wildlife Code of Missouri is a
13 Dogs permissive code, which means that rather than giving you an
13 Legal Firearm Methods endless list of “thou shalt nots,” it tells you what you may do.
You may take or attempt to take only those animals permit-
13 Baiting
ted by the Code, and only by methods, and only at the times
13 Bows and Crossbows and under the circumstances specified in the Code. These
regulations are necessary to protect and manage Missouri’s
14 A rtificial Lights and Night
abundant wildlife populations and to make access to Missouri
Vision Equipment hunting and trapping as fair and simple as possible.
14 P ossessing, Transporting, and
In Your Hands
Storing Wildlife
The information in this booklet is only a summary of the
15 Nontoxic Shot Requirements hunting and trapping rules. It is NOT a legal document
and is subject to revision during the current year. For com-
16 Definitions
plete rules, refer to the Wildlife Code of Missouri or the Mis-
18 Hunting souri Code of State Regulations at sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/
current/3csr/3csr.asp.
18 Deer
18 Elk
18 Black Bear
18 Furbearers
18 Bullfrog and Green Frog
18 Crows
19 Groundhog
19 Rabbits
What’s New for 2022?
19 Squirrels
19 Pheasant ◾ Changes to furbearer hunting and trapping regula-
tions were under review at the time this booklet was
19 Quail
printed. For up-to-date rules, see chapters 7 and 8 of
19 Migratory Birds and Waterfowl the Wildlife Code of Missouri at sos.mo.gov/adrules/
csr/current/3csr/3csr.asp.
19 Turkey
20 Trapping
20 Trapping Seasons Note: According to rule 3 CSR 10-5.216 of the Wildlife
Code of Missouri, if you have been convicted of multiple
21 General Provisions
or major violations of the Code in the past five years, the
21 Cable Restraint Devices Conservation Commission may consider suspending or
revoking your hunting, trapping, and/or fishing privi-
22 Feral Hogs leges regardless of any previous court action. The point
system the Commission uses to assess Code violations is
23 Sunrise and Sunset Times explained at short.mdc.mo.gov/Zg5.
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Permits — General Information
Anyone who hunts or traps must carry the appropriate
Hunter-Education Requirements
hunting or trapping permits in either paper, plastic, or
electronic format, or qualify for an exemption. You must complete an approved hunter-education program
in Missouri or another state to buy firearms hunting permits
Permit Exemptions
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MI Missouri resident landowners and any member of their ◾ You were born before Jan. 1, 1967.
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PE immediate households whose legal residence is the same ◾ You are 6–15 years old and using a firearms deer or turkey
as the landowner for at least the last 30 days, may hunt — hunting permit while hunting in the immediate presence
except black bears, deer, elk, or turkeys — or trap on lands of a mentor.
they own without a permit, except: ◾ You are using a resident landowner deer or turkey hunting
◾ A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit is required to permit on qualifying property.
hunt waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, and rails. ◾ You are using an Apprentice Hunter Authorization.
◾ A Federal Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl. See Page 5.
◾ A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt light geese ◾ You have a developmental disability. See Rule 3 CSR
during the Conservation Order. 10-5.205 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
All hunters, unless exempt, must carry their hunter-edu-
While hunting on their own land, hunters must comply
cation card or a permit with their hunter-education number
with appropriate seasons, methods, limits, and checking
on it while hunting with a firearm. The Missouri Conservation
requirements.
Heritage Card or Conservation Permit Card with a hunter-
Any Missouri resident age 65 or older may hunt (but not
education number on it is also acceptable.
trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, elk, or turkeys —
A hunter-education card need not be displayed when buy-
without a permit but must carry proof of age and residence
ing permits if certification can be verified online. If this is not
when hunting, except:
possible, some hunters will need to contact the Conservation
◾ A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit is required to
Department to provide proof of hunter-education certifica-
hunt waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, and rails.
tion. Once in Missouri’s permit database, hunters won’t have
◾ A Federal Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl.
to submit this information again.
◾ A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt light geese
during the Conservation Order.
Any Missouri resident age 15 or younger may trap without
a permit. Anyone age 15 or younger may hunt wildlife —
except black bears, deer, elk, or turkeys — without a permit:
◾ IF they possess a valid hunter-education card;
◾ OR they are in the immediate presence of a mentor age 18
or older who has a valid hunter-education card or was born
before Jan. 1, 1967.
Any honorably discharged resident or nonresident vet- Two Ways to Earn Hunter-Education
eran having a service-related disability of 60 percent or Certification
greater or who was a prisoner of war during military service
may hunt (but not trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, You have two options to complete hunter-education
elk, and turkeys — without a permit but must carry a certified certification. Note: You must be at least 11 years old to
statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans enroll in hunter education in Missouri.
Affairs. Any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as The first option, available to hunters 11 or older, has
a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition two parts, and you must complete both sessions to
Unit, or a military medical center may hunt (but not trap) wild- receive certification. The first part can be completed
life — except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys — without in the classroom, through self-study, or online. Once
a permit but must carry orders showing such assignment. you’ve completed this part, you must complete an in-
However: person skills session that includes hands-on demonstra-
◾ A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit is required to tions and a final exam.
hunt waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, and rails. The second option, available to Missouri residents 16
◾ A Federal Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl. or older, is completed entirely online. To earn certi-
◾ A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt light geese fication, you must score 80 percent or better on the
during the Conservation Order. 60-question final exam.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov/
Note: Nonresident veterans who meet the above require-
huntereducation.
ments also can purchase resident deer and turkey hunting
permits.
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Note: The Conservation Commission may suspend, revoke,
Attention Mentors or deny a permit or privilege for cause or for injuring another
person while hunting.
When mentoring a firearms hunter who is not hunter-
education certified, all mentors, including landowners Who may purchase resident permits? S
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hunting on their own land, must be at least 18 years old MI
◾ Any person who does not claim resident privileges in R
and hunter-education certified unless they were born E
another state or country, and whose actual residence and P
before Jan. 1, 1967.
legal permanent home address are both in Missouri, and
Mentors who are assisting youth hunters do not need
have been for at least 30 days before applying for the per-
a permit during the youth spring turkey season, the
mit. Owning real estate or attending a Missouri school does
youth portions of firearms deer season, or to accom-
not in itself make you a legal resident.
pany anyone age 11 to 15 on a black bear or elk hunt.
◾ Missouri residents employed by the United States in the
At all other times, mentors must possess a valid hunting
District of Columbia or serving in the U.S. armed forces.
permit for the appropriate season or be exempt. In the
(Immediate family members who reside with them also
case of deer and turkey permits, the mentor’s permit
may purchase resident permits.)
can be filled or unfilled.
◾ All members of the U.S. armed forces stationed and resid-
ing in Missouri on permanent change of station status and
immediate family members residing with them.
Apprentice Hunter Authorization
◾ Any honorably discharged military veteran having a
service-related disability of 60 percent or greater, or who
To help introduce adults to hunting, the Conservation Depart-
was a prisoner of war during military service; must carry a
ment allows hunters age 16 or older who are not hunter-edu-
certified statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department
cation certified to hunt with firearms, as long as they:
of Veterans Affairs while hunting and purchasing permits.
◾ First purchase an Apprentice Hunter Authorization for $10;
◾ Any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as a
◾ Then purchase a hunting permit for the season in which
patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transi-
they want to hunt; and
tion Unit, or a military medical center; must carry orders
◾ Hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed
showing such assignment while hunting and purchasing
mentor age 18 or older who has a valid hunter-education
permits.
card or was born before Jan. 1, 1967.
◾ Nonresidents who are registered students attending a
Note: The Apprentice Hunter Authorization by itself does
public or private secondary, postsecondary, or vocational
not allow you to hunt. It only allows people who have not
school in Missouri and who live in Missouri while attend-
completed a hunter-education course to purchase firearms
ing school; must carry evidence of a Missouri residence
permits throughout the permit year. You may not use an
and student status, such as a student ID, while hunting.
Apprentice Hunter Authorization to purchase black bear or elk
Note: Nonresident students who qualify for resident
hunting permits. The Apprentice Hunter Authorization can be
permits must purchase them in person, over the phone, or
purchased for no more than two years.
through the mail from Conservation Department offices.
Permit Obligations ◾ Immigrants who possess an I-551 Resident Alien Card from
the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and who
Accepting a permit means that you:
do not claim resident privileges in another state or country,
◾ Agree to observe the rules of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
and whose actual residence and legal permanent home
◾ Will allow an agent of the Conservation Department to
address are both in Missouri, and have been for at least 30
inspect your picture ID, permit, game taken, and your hunt-
days before purchasing a permit.
ing or trapping equipment.
Note: You must meet the qualifications listed in the first or
◾ Will hunt and/or trap wildlife in a safe manner.
second bullet points above to apply for and purchase black
◾ Will not loan your permit to another.
bear and elk hunting permits.
◾ Will carry your permit in either paper, plastic, or electronic
format while hunting or trapping. If you purchased your
permit by telephone and have not yet received it, you must Sharpen Your Shooting Skills
carry the permit authorization number and picture iden-
Regardless of your skill level, you can become a safer,
tification with you while small game hunting or trapping
more accurate shooter by practicing at a shooting range
until your permit arrives. To hunt black bears, deer, elk, and
before hunting season. The Conservation Department
turkeys, you must have either a paper permit or a permit
offers five fully staffed shooting ranges and many addi-
on the MO Hunting app in your possession, and to hunt
tional unstaffed ranges. To find one, aim your internet
waterfowl, you must have a Federal Duck Stamp in your
browser at mdc.mo.gov/shootingranges.
possession.
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Purchasing Permits
Purchasing Permits
Go Mobile with Free MO
You may purchase hunting and trapping permits using any of
Hunting App
these methods:
TS ◾ Over the counter from any permit vendor. No surcharges The Conservation Department’s free
MI will be assessed. MO Hunting app offers a quick, easy,
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E ◾ Online anytime at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. Use your and convenient option for buying
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credit card to pay. No surcharges will be assessed. Print and carrying permits. The app, which
your permit and have it in hand immediately. is available for Android and Apple mobile
◾ From your smartphone using the free MO Hunting app devices, allows you to:
(see box on this page). Use your credit card to pay. No ◾ Purchase permits.
surcharges will be assessed. Your permit will appear on the ◾ See all the hunting, fishing, and trapping permits you
app immediately after purchase. have purchased — even if they were purchased from
◾ By telephone at 800-392-4115. Use your credit card and pay a traditional vendor, online, or by telephone.
a $1 surcharge. Allow 10 days for delivery. ◾ Carry valid, electronic permits afield.
Federal and state statutes require buyers of hunting, fishing, ◾ Electronically “notch” (void) your black bear, deer, elk,
and trapping permits to provide their Social Security number. and turkey permits.
This requirement also applies to no-cost landowner permits. ◾ Telecheck your black bear, deer, elk, or turkey, using
Individuals who do not have a Social Security number will be an easy-to-fill form. Telecheck will upload a confirma-
required to affirm that information. Falsifying a Social Secu- tion number to the app.
rity number may result in revocation of privileges or criminal To log in to MO Hunting, you’ll need your Conser-
charges. Social Security numbers are securely stored and used vation Number. This nine-digit number can be found
in support of the Missouri Department of Social Service’s child on your Heritage Card, Conservation Permit Card, or
support enforcement. any current or previous permit. For help locating your
The Conservation Permit Card allows multiple permits to Conservation Number, call 573-522-0107 during regular
be carried on a single plastic card (except black bear, deer, elk, business hours or go to short.mdc.mo.gov/ZkH.
and turkey permits, the Federal Duck Stamp, Daily Trout Tags, MO Hunting is available in the Google Play and Apple
the White River Border Lakes Permit, and reciprocal privileges App stores. You can also get MO Hunting and learn
with other states). As new permits are purchased, they will be more about the app at short.mdc.mo.gov/Zi2.
loaded automatically onto the card. Note: Make sure you update MO Hunting before
Both the Conservation Permit Card and Heritage Card each hunting season to ensure you are using the most
serve as proof of hunter-education certification when printed recent version of the app and that all of your permits are
with a hunter-education certification number. visible while hunting.
The Conservation Permit Card will gradually replace exist-
ing Heritage Cards. Those with a current Heritage Card may
purchase a Conservation Permit Card for $2 if they want to
carry their permits in card format. Lost Heritage Cards will also
be replaced with the Conservation Permit Card for a $2 fee.
Note: The Heritage Card is not a permit.
Replacing Permits
If you lose your permit, simply download the MO Hunting
app to your Android or Apple mobile device, log in with your
Conservation Number, and a valid, electronic version of your
permit will appear on the app. Your Conservation Number
is nine digits long and can be found on the Heritage Card,
Conservation Permit Card, or any current or previous permit.
Any active, valid permit can be reprinted from home at mdc.
mo.gov/buypermits. Replacement permits can be purchased
from any vendor for $2. Your purchase of firearms, ammunition,
and archery equipment helps fund the
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restoration and management of wildlife,
public use of wildlife resources, and
hunter education.
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Hunting and Trapping Permits
Hunters and trappers can choose from a variety of
Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit
permits and pick the ones that best fit their needs. The
permits, unless noted otherwise, are valid from For deer taken during a managed hunt.
date of purchase through the last day of February 2023. Age 16 or older.......................................... $17
S To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport wildlife and Age 11–154.............................................$8.50
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MI to sell furbearers taken by hunting or trapping you will need,
R Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit
E unless otherwise exempted, one or more of the following:
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For deer, turkeys, and small game during the prescribed
Resident Permits
seasons.
Age 16 or older.......................................... $19
Resident Small Game Hunting Permit.............. $10 Age 6–15...............................................$9.50
For frogs, birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black
Resident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
bears, deer, and elk), and to sell furbearers taken by
hunting.1,2,3 For antlerless deer during the archery deer hunting season in
counties where allowed.
Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit .. $19 Age 16 or older............................................$7
Age 6–15...............................................$3.50
For fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds
(except turkeys), mammals (except black bears, deer, and elk),
Resident Antlered Elk Hunting Permit ............. $50
and to sell furbearers taken by hunting.1,2,3
For one antlered elk during the elk hunting season. This
Resident National Guard and Reserve Service
permit may be purchased only by hunters who are drawn to
Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit .............$5 participate in the elk hunting season.
Allows Missouri residents who are mobilized (or have been in
Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit ............... $25
the previous 12 months) and are serving on full-time active
military duty in the National Guard (federal status) or reserve For one black bear during the black bear hunting season. This
forces of the United States to take fish, frogs, mussels, clams, permit may be purchased only by hunters who are drawn to
turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (except turkeys), mammals participate in the black bear hunting season.
(except black bears, deer, and elk), and to sell furbearers taken
Resident Turkey Hunting Permits
by hunting.1,2,3
To apply for this permit: Spring seasons statewide
◾ Go online at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZJ9. Age 16 or older.......................................... $17
◾ Call 573-522-0107. Age 6–154..............................................$8.50
◾ Write to National Guard Permits, Missouri Department of
Fall season in counties where allowed
Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180.
Age 16 or older.......................................... $13
Please allow 10 days after sending in your application for your
Age 6–154..............................................$6.50
permit to be delivered. This permit cannot be purchased at
vendors, by telephone, or online. Resident Trapping Permit......................... $10
Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit For trapping furbearers and rabbits, and to sell all these
except rabbit carcasses. Valid until June 30, 2023.
For any deer statewide. (See Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regula-
tions and Information booklet for restrictions.) Resident Conservation Order Permit.................$5
Age 16 or older.......................................... $17
To pursue, take, possess, and transport snow, blue, and Ross’s
Age 6–154..............................................$8.50
geese during the Conservation Order. Required of all resi-
Resident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit dents, including landowners, who are 16 years of age or older.
This is the only permit needed to hunt light geese during the
For antlerless deer in counties where allowed.
Conservation Order.
Age 16 or older............................................$7
Age 6–154..............................................$3.50
1 A Federal Duck Stamp also is required to hunt waterfowl.
2 A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit also is required to hunt waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails.
3 A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt snow, blue, and Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order.
4 If not hunter-education certified, a youth hunting on a firearms permit must be in the immediate presence of a mentor age 18 or older who
is hunter-education certified or born before Jan. 1, 1967. See permit rules for mentors on Page 5.
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Permits For Both Residents and Nonresidents
Migratory Bird
Hunting Permits
Migratory Bird Hunting Permit ......................$6
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For waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails. Must also The following permits are T
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have a hunting permit that allows taking birds, unless exempt. required of all residents and R
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Required of all residents and nonresidents, including landown- nonresidents (including land- P
ers, who are 16 years of age or older. Valid until June 30, 2023.1,3 owners), 16 years of age or older:
For doves, woodcock, rails, and snipe:
Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit ........ $10
◾ A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit
For pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, and hoofed animals ◾ A permit to hunt small game, unless exempt.
from a licensed hunting preserve. Available only at licensed (See Page 4 for exemptions.)
hunting preserves.
For ducks, geese, and coots:
Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve ◾ A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit
Hunting Permit.....................................$5 ◾ A permit to hunt small game, unless exempt.
(See Page 4 for exemptions.)
Same as Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit, but good
◾ A Federal Duck Stamp
for three consecutive days only. Available only at licensed
hunting preserves. For snow, blue, and Ross’s geese during the Conserva-
tion Order:
Nonresident Permits
◾ A Conservation Order Permit.
Daily Small Game Hunting Permit ................. $14
For frogs, birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit
bears, deer, elk, and furbearers), and to chase furbearers for
For fall archery deer and turkey seasons, and small game
training dogs during the closed season. May be purchased for
(except furbearers) during the prescribed seasons.
multiple days.1,2,3
Age 16 or older.........................................$265
Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit .......... $94 Age 6–15...............................................$9.50
For frogs, birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
bears, deer, elk, and furbearers), and to chase furbearers for
For antlerless deer during archery deer season in counties
training dogs during the closed season.1,2,3
where allowed. A Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit or Non-
Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit resident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit is a prerequisite.
Age 16 or older.......................................... $25
For any deer statewide. (See Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regula- Age 6–15...............................................$3.50
tions and Information booklet for restrictions.)
Age 16 or older.........................................$265 Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permits
Age 6–154..............................................$8.50
Spring seasons statewide
Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit Age 16 or older.........................................$224
Age 6–154..............................................$8.50
For antlerless deer during the firearms deer hunting season
in counties where allowed. A Nonresident Firearms Any- Fall season in counties where allowed
Deer, Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit, or Non- Age 16 or older.........................................$130
resident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit is a Age 6–154..............................................$6.50
prerequisite.
Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping
Age 16 or older.......................................... $25
Permit.......................................... $192
Age 6–154..............................................$3.50
For furbearers. Valid until June 30, 2023.
Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit
Nonresident Conservation Order Permit ........... $47
For deer taken during a managed hunt.
Age 16 or older.........................................$265 To pursue, take, possess, and transport snow, blue, and Ross’s
Age 11–154.............................................$8.50 geese during the Conservation Order. Required of all nonresi-
dents 16 years of age or older. This is the only permit needed
to hunt light geese during the Conservation Order.
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Landowner Deer and Turkey Permits
All hunters, including landowners, must have a valid per-
mit to hunt black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys. Resident Submit Property Information to Get
landowners who meet certain criteria (see below) may Landowner Permits
get no-cost resident landowner permits for deer and tur-
To get no-cost resident landowner permits or reduced-
S keys. Nonresident landowners who meet certain criteria (see
MIT below) may get reduced-cost nonresident landowner permits cost nonresident landowner permits, you must submit
R information about your property to the Conservation
E for deer and turkeys.
P Department by filling out a Landowner Permit Applica-
No-Cost Resident Landowner Permits tion at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
To qualify for no-cost resident landowner permits, you must
be a Missouri resident. A Missouri resident is a person who
Where to Get Landowner Permits
does not claim any resident privileges (for example, hunt-
ing, fishing, trapping, driver’s license, or registered voter) in Once your Landowner Permit Application has been accepted,
another state or country and whose legal residence or domi- you may get landowner permits using any of the following
cile has been in the state of Missouri for at least 30 days prior methods:
to obtaining a landowner permit. ◾ Over the counter from any permit vendor. No surcharges
will be assessed.
In addition to being a Missouri resident, you
◾ Online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. Print your permit at
also must meet one of the following criteria:
home and have it in hand immediately.
◾ You must own at least 20 acres in one contiguous tract. ◾ From your smartphone using the free MO Hunting app (see
◾ You must be a member of the landowner’s immediate Page 6). Your permit will appear on the app immediately
household and have the same legal residence as the land- after purchase.
owner for at least the last 30 days. ◾ By telephone at 800-392-4115. Use your credit card and pay
◾ You must be a general partner of a resident limited liability a $1 surcharge. Allow 10 days for delivery.
partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability limited Whichever method you choose, please be ready to provide
partnership, or a general partner of a general partnership your Conservation Number, Social Security number, or driver’s
formed by written agreement and the partnership must license number.
own at least 20 contiguous acres.
◾ You must be an officer of a resident or foreign corporation
and the corporation must own at least 20 contiguous acres.
◾ You must be a managing member of a resident limited
liability company and the company must own at least 20
contiguous acres.
◾ You must be an officer of a benevolent association orga-
nized pursuant to Chapter 352 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri and the association must own at least 20 contigu-
ous acres.
◾ You must be a settlor of a revocable trust and own at least
20 contiguous acres.
◾ You must be a permissible distributee of an irrevocable
trust and own at least 20 contiguous acres.
Reduced-Cost Nonresident Landowner Permits
The Conservation Department offers reduced-cost nonresi-
dent landowner permits. To qualify, you must own at least
Know the Rules
75 acres of land in one contiguous tract in Missouri. You also
Hunters who qualify for landowner permits:
qualify if you are a member of the landowner’s immediate
◾ Must abide by season dates, methods, limits, and tag-
household whose legal residence and domicile is the same as
ging/checking requirements.
the landowner’s for at least the last 30 days.
◾ Must use landowner permits only on their qualifying
property. To hunt on other land, landowners must
purchase regular permits.
◾ Must be at least 6 years old to obtain landowner
permits.
10 A Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations 2022