Missouri Department of Conservation

Opossum Regulations

Valid Permits

• Daily Small Game Hunting Permit
• Nonresident Archer's Hunting
• Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit
• Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit
• Resident Archer's Hunting
• Resident Hunting and Fishing Permit
• Resident Landowner Archer's Hunting
• Resident Small Game Hunting Permit
• Resident Trapping Permit

Season & Limits

Additional Information

Hunting with Dogs

The hunting of furbearers with dogs during daylight hours is prohibited statewide from Nov. 1 through the close of the November portion of the firearms deer season and during the antlerless portion in counties that are open during that portion.

Attention Fur Handlers

The Resident Fur Handlers Permit has been rescinded. Hunters and trappers with valid permits that allow the taking of furbearers may now possess, transport and sell furs throughout the year. Note: Only pelts taken by the permit holder may be possessed, and pelts sold within Missouri to a fur dealer or buyer must be fleshed, stretched and dried.