MDC Permits
| Permit | Purchased By | Permit Price | Youth Age Range | Youth Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Fishing Permit () | Anyone | $7.00 | ||
| Heritage Card () | Anyone | $2.00 | ||
| Nonresident Fishing Permit () | Nonresident | $42.00 | ||
| Resident Fishing Permit () | Resident | $12.00 | ||
| Trout () | Anyone | $7.00 | 6-15 | $3.50 |
| White River Border Lakes Permit () | Resident | $10.00 |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| * |
Persons Born on or after 1-1-67 must provide a photocopy of hunter education certification, or must purchase, or currently hold, the Apprentice Hunter Authorization permit. |
| 1 |
A person under the age of 11 is not allowed to participate in a Managed Deer Hunt. |
| 2 |
Refer to season regulation booklets for more information. |
| 3 |
May be purchased in any number, depending on county where deer will be taken. |
| 4 |
Application required; participation awarded through random drawing |
| 5 |
All Nonresidents must purchase nonresident permits to hunt deer or turkey in Missouri |
| 6 |
Application required. For an application, contact (573) 751-4115 |
| 7 |
If not hunter-education certified, a youth hunting on a firearms permit must be in the immediate presence of a properly license adult age 18 or older who is hunter-ed certified or exempt by age. |
Permits
Before heading out to fish or hunt, be sure to get the appropriate permit. You can buy a permit to fish or a permit to hunt for deer, turkey, waterfowl, furbearers or small game.
You can purchase your permits on-line, over the phone, at any Department of Conservation office or from over a thousand vendors around the state.
You may need to purchase a special permit if you collect, handle, breed or process wild animals. For example, wildlife managers, researchers, taxidermists, dog trainers, collectors and hobbyists need special permits. All special permits must be purchased through the MDC headquarters in Jefferson City.
Resident and Nonresident Permits
- You can purchase permits at your local MDC office, at your local permit vendor, by phone at (800) 392-4115, or via the Web site (a $2 surcharge is applied to purchases by phone or Web).
- Special permits for commercial hunting and fishing, collectors, taxidermists and others are also available.
- This list is subject to change without notice
- Permit prices effective July 1, 2009
The following permits are now valid until June 30, 2011
- Resident Trapping Permit
- Resident Fur Handler’s Permit
- Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit
Permits available only through MDC headquarters in Jefferson City
| PERMIT TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
|
Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit* |
$5.00 |
