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What's New in 2013

  • Atlatls may be used to hunt turkeys during the fall firearms season. An atlatl is a rod used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5–8 feet in length.
  • The dates to apply for a managed deer hunt have changed. Applications will be accepted from July 1–31, 2013.

2013 Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations

Missouri's 2013 hunting and trapping regulations come into effect March 1, 2013, and remain in effect through February 28, 2014. 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

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. More

Hunter Education Requirement

Missouri's Hunter Education Program, which is required for any hunter born on or after January 1, 1967, improves safety and success in the field. Browse details and exemptions. More

Hunting: General Provisions

Browse Missouri's general hunting rules and regulations. More

Hunting Permit Information

Everyone who hunts or traps in Missouri must have an appropriate hunting or trapping permit or qualify for an exemption. Browse requirements and exceptions. More

Regulations and Permits Definitions

Knowing regulations and permits definitions helps you abide by the Wildlife Code of Missouri. More

Telecheck

Check your Missouri deer or turkey here. Hunting begins September 15. More

Trapping Regulations

Know Missouri's regulations before you begin trapping. More

Turkey Regulations

Browse Missouri's spring and fall turkey-hunting regulations, including how how to use Telecheck, tagging procedures, and the current summaries booklets. More

Upland Game Bird Regulations

All game bird hunters, except turkey hunters, must have a Missouri small game permit, unless exempt. Turkey hunters must have a permit for the fall or spring turkey season. More

Waterfowl Regulations

Browse federal waterfowl regulations, Missouri's Waterfowl Hunting Digest, permit and stamp requirements, youth season regulations, and swan ID tips. More

Related Information

  • 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.

  • Hunting Method Exemption Statement

    Physician's statement of eligibility that provides some exemptions for hunters and certifies eligibility to use a disabled-accessible hunting blind.

  • Regulations and Permits Definitions

    Knowing regulations and permits definitions helps you abide by the Wildlife Code of Missouri.

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