Military Permit
Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permits are Missouri residents who are currently, or have in the previous 12 months, been mobilized and serving on full-time active military duty in the National Guard (federal status) or reserve forces of the United States to take fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (except turkey), mammals (except deer), and to sell furbearers taken by hunting.
NOTE: A federal duck stamp also is required for hunting waterfowl. A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit also is required for hunting waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock and rails. A Conservation Order Permit is required for hunting snow, blue and Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order.
To apply, fill out an application, which is available:
- Online (see "Military Reduced Cost Permit" under "Related Information" below)
- By calling (573) 522-4115, ext. 3579
- Or by writing to:
National Guard Permits
Missouri Department of Conservation
P.O. Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
Please allow 10 days after sending in your application for your permit to be delivered. This permit is not available at vendors, by telephone or through the online e-Permits System.
