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2012-2013 Managed Hunts

Missouri offers many managed deer hunts for archery, crossbow, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through January. More

Managed Hunts: Selection Process

Weighted random drawing increases the odds for future managed hunts. More

Deer Diseases

Learn about a few of the more common parasites and unusual conditions that people, especially hunters, might observe in deer: chronic wasting disease, cutaneous fibromas, hemorrhagic disease, Lyme disease, nasal bot flies and tapeworms. More

Deer-Hunting Tips

Father and Son Deer Hunting.
Browse tips for safe, successful Missouri deer hunting using firearms or archery methods. More

Deer Regulations

Missouri has two deer-hunting seasons: firearms and archery. The firearms season consists of five portions: urban, youth only, November, alternative methods and antlerless only. The archery season consists of two segments. More

Deer Seasons

Find the dates for all upcoming deer seasons. More

Field Dressing

Proper care and processing of your deer right after you've harvested it ensures quality meat. More

Missouri Deer Hunting History

Learn how conservation and carefully regulated hunting seasons helped restore great deer hunting to Missouri. More

Tree Stand Safety

Follow these safety tips to avoid getting hurt when you hunt from elevated tree stands. More

Share the Harvest

Donate your surplus Missouri venison to the needy. Find an approved processor or start a Share the Harvest program in your area. More

Urban Deer Hunting

With a little research and hard work, Missouri's metro-area hunters can successfully find a close-to-home hunting spot. More

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Related Information

  • Deer Regulations

    Missouri has two deer-hunting seasons: firearms and archery. The firearms season consists of five portions: urban, youth only, November, alternative methods and antlerless only. The archery season consists of two segments.

  • Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information

    Find out what's new with fall deer and turkey hunting regulations this year. Download the annually updated Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet.

  • Apprentice Hunter Program

    Missouri's Apprentice Hunter Program gives people a chance to try hunting before getting hunter-education certified, as long as they hunt with an experienced hunter.

  • Deer Harvest Map

    View the latest Missouri deer harvest numbers by county.

  • Hunting Certificates

    It's hard to beat the excitement of taking your first Missouri deer or turkey! To help you commemorate this major milestone, we have created special hunting certificates for kids and adults. Use them to record details about the big events. You can print them on your home printer, or save and send them to a print shop for professional printing.

  • Deer on Your Property

    Browse tips for managing deer on your property and for controlling them when they become nuisances.

  • Hunter Ethics and Safety

    Avoid hurting yourself and others while hunting. This page helps you practice safe, ethical hunting in Missouri.

  • White-Tailed Deer

    In summer, white-tailed deer are reddish-brown to tan above; in winter, they are grayish. The throat and belly are white. This common Missouri deer is named for the bright white of its flaglike tail.

External Links

  • Estimate a Deer's Age

    The age of a deer can be estimated from the dental characteristics of the lower jaw. The two techniques used to determine the age of deer from the jawbone are tooth replacement and wear and cementum annuli. This MU Extension web page shows you how.

  • Implement Quality Deer-Herd Management

    Although many deer management problems are complex, the solutions often involve the application of several simple biological principles. This MU Extension web page shows you how to implement quality deer-herd management.

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Deer Seasons
Game Season Dates
Deer: Archery Sun, 09/15/2013 - Fri, 11/15/2013

Wed, 11/27/2013 - Wed, 01/15/2014
Deer: Firearms (Main Portion) Sat, 11/16/2013 - Tue, 11/26/2013
Deer: Firearms, Alternative Methods Sat, 12/21/2013 - Tue, 12/31/2013
Deer: Firearms, Antlerless Wed, 11/27/2013 - Sun, 12/08/2013
Deer: Firearms, Urban Fri, 10/11/2013 - Mon, 10/14/2013
Deer: Firearms, Youth Sat, 11/02/2013 - Sun, 11/03/2013

Sat, 01/04/2014 - Sun, 01/05/2014
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