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Hunter education is required to purchase a firearms hunting permit in Missouri. Get more information about the details on hunter education requirements.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) | See temporary closures
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Missourians interested in hunting bear or elk this fall need to apply during the month of May for available permits.
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MO Outdoors App
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Download maps and find nearby Conservation Areas, Accesses, Offices, and Nature Centers.
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Alternatives to doing business in person with MDC.
Rather than travel to an MDC location, consider the following online options.
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Hunting & Fishing Permits
Buy permits online and apply for landonwer permits online.
Buy permits
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Online Hunter Education
Take the skills portion online, or Missouri residents 16 years of age and older can complete the entire program online.
Take hunter education online
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Virtual Programs
Attend a variety of programs virtually from the comfort of your home.
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Watch a Commission Meeting
The Conservation Commission offers live streaming of all commission meetings to make it easier to learn about key conservation topics.
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Online Nature Shop
Purchase for-sale publications, and the natural events calendar.
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Magazine Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive the Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines in your mail box, or via email.
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MDC Public Contacts
Talk with a conservation agent, biologist, forester or other public contact.
Search for contacts by county
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Latest News
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This free program/hike combination will help new hikers take their first successful steps in an activity with many benefits.
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This follow up to the May 17 Beginning Handgun class will give women the chance to practice at the range with firearms and ammo provided.
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Our Magazines
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Xplor reconnects kids to nature and helps them find adventure in their own backyard. Free to residents of Missouri.
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A monthly publication about conservation in Missouri. Started in 1938, the printed magazine is free to residents of Missouri.
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Featured In Season Now
Fishing Seasons
Crappie (Black and White)
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January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Trout Parks
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March 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
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Hunting Seasons
Groundhog: Hunting
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May 10, 2021 to December 15, 2021
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Featured Upcoming Seasons
Fishing Seasons
Black Bass: Ozark Streams
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May 22, 2021 to February 28, 2022
Nongame Fish: Gig/Atlatl: Streams and Impounded Waters
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September 15, 2021 to February 15, 2022
Trout: Catch and Release
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November 12, 2021 to February 14, 2022
Hunting Seasons
Squirrel: Hunting
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May 22, 2021 to February 15, 2022