Wildlife Code - Proposed Regulation Changes

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The Missouri Department of Conservation follows the Secretary of State’s established process for making changes to the Code of State Regulations. This process calls for state agencies to conduct a 30-day public comment period for each proposed rule, amendment, or rescission and to consider those comments prior to filing a final order of rulemaking.

3 CSR 10- 5.215: Permits and Privileges: How Obtained; Not Transferable
Summary:

This amendment identifies the rule where fees are established for the permits and other privileges of this chapter.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Permits may be obtained only upon satisfaction of all requirements imposed by this Code and state statute, including payment of fees and provision of Social Security number, at the time of application. Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are established in 3 CSR 10-5.950.

(4) Any person born on or after January 1, 1967, shall obtain and display an approved hunter education certificate card prior to purchase of any firearms hunting permit, except as exempted in 3 CSR 10-5.205. Any person purchasing a firearms hunting permit for another person who is required to be hunter education certified must display a valid hunter education certificate card bearing the name of the person for whom the permit is being purchased. A hunter education card need not be displayed if certification can be verified through direct access to computer data files. Hunter education certification shall be verified by permit vendors on all firearms hunting permits, except as exempted in 3 CSR 10-5.205. Hunter education certification shall be limited to persons eleven (11) years of age or older. Black bear and elk hunting permits may be obtained only by residents of Missouri eleven (11) years of age or older that have obtained an approved hunter education certificate card or were born before January 1, 1967, except as exempted in 3 CSR 10-5.205(1)(K). The Missouri Conservation Permit Card will be issued as a replacement for lost or damaged hunter education certificate cards[. Fee: five dollars ($5).] according to the replacement fee established in 3 CSR 10-5.950.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.222: Youth Pricing: Deer and Turkey Permits
Summary:

This rule is being rescinded because this privilege is being moved to proposed rule 3 CSR 10-5.950 Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Permit Replacement Cost.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Recission

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009. Amended: Filed May 25, 2012, effective Oct. 30, 2012. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018, effective March 1, 2019. Amended: Filed Dec. 8, 2023, effective May 30, 2024. Rescinded: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed recission will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed recission will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed recission with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.225: Permits: Permit Issuing Agents; Service Fees; Other Provisions
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a replacement permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

(7) A replacement for a lost, destroyed, or mutilated permit may be issued by any permit issuing agent after verifying original permit through direct access of computer files. For a replacement permit fee [of two dollars ($2)]established in 3 CSR 10-5.950 Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Permit Replacement Cost, the permit issuing agent shall certify the permit number and type of permit being replaced and issue the replacement permit.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This version of rule filed Aug. 26, 1975, effective Dec. 31, 1975. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.250: Daily Hunting or Fishing Tags
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for daily hunting or fishing on special management areas tags to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

[(1) ]Daily Hunting or Fishing Tags. Required in addition to the prescribed permit to pursue, take, possess, and transport any wildlife on special management areas where daily permits or tags are required by regulation. A [D]daily trout fishing tag is required from March 1 through October 31 for Bennett Spring, Montauk, and Roaring River state parks and Maramec Spring Park.[; five dollars ($5) for adults and three dollars ($3) for persons fifteen (15) years of age or younger.]

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This version of rule filed Aug. 14, 1958, effective Dec. 31, 1958. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.300: Apprentice Hunter Authorization
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for an Apprentice Hunter Authorization to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Apprentice Hunter Authorization. To allow the purchase of firearms hunting permits (except black bear and elk as provided in 3 CSR 10-5.205) by persons born on or after January 1, 1967, and at least sixteen (16) years of age without display of a hunter education certificate card.  This authorization may be purchased annually for no more than two (2) permit years (March 1 through the last day of February).  [Fee: ten dollars and fifty cents ($10.50).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Sept. 27, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.310: Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport fish (including trout), frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (blue, snow, and Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order and migratory birds; except turkeys), and mammals (except black bears, deer and elk), and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: 

(A) For persons age fifteen (15) and under: five hundred ninety-one dollars ($591); 

(B) For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29): eight hundred fifty-nine dollars ($859); 

(C) For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39): seven hundred fifty-two dollars ($752); 

(D) For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59): six hundred forty-four dollars ($644); and 

(E) For persons age sixty (60) and older: seventy-five dollars ($75).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.315: Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

[(1)] Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit. To pursue, take, possess and transport fish (including trout), frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, and live bait. [Fee: 

(A) For persons age fifteen (15) and under: two hundred ninety-five dollars ($295); 

(B) For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29): four hundred thirty dollars ($430); 

(C) For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39): three hundred seventy-six dollars ($376); 

(D) For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59): three hundred twenty-two dollars ($322); and 

(E) For persons age sixty (60) and older: thirty-eight dollars ($38).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.320: Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport birds (blue, snow, and Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order and migratory birds; except turkeys), mammals (except black bears, deer and elk), and frogs, and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: 

(A) For persons age fifteen (15) and under: two hundred ninety-five dollars ($295); 

(B) For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29): four hundred thirty dollars ($430); 

(C) For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39): three hundred seventy-six dollars ($376); 

(D) For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59): three hundred twenty-two dollars ($322); and  

(E) For persons age sixty (60) and older: thirty-eight dollars ($38).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.324: Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 5— Wildlife Code: Permits

PROPOSED RULE

[(1)] Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit. To attempt to take or take by trap only and to possess and transport furbearers[,] and rabbits, [and groundhogs,] and to sell all these except rabbits. [Fee— 

   (A) For persons age fifteen (15) and under: two hundred nine ty-five dollars ($295); 

   (B) For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29): four hundred thirty dollars ($430); 

   (C) For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39): three hundred seventy-six dollars ($376); 

   (D) For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59): three hundred twenty-two dollars ($322); and 

   (E) For persons age sixty (60) and older: thirty-eight dollars ($38).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed May 25, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.330: Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (except turkeys) and mammals (except black bears, deer and elk), and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: twenty dollars and fifty cents ($20.50).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.230. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.331: Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit. For residents of Missouri who are currently, or have in the previous twelve (12) months, been mobilized and serving on full-time active military duty in either the National Guard (in Federal Status) or Reserve forces of the United States to chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (except turkeys), and mammals (except black bears, deer and elk), and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: five dollars and fifty cents ($15.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Jan. 30, 2006, effective June 30, 2006. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.340: Resident Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Fishing Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, and live bait. [Fee: thirteen dollars ($13.00).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.235. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.345: Resident Small Game Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Small Game Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Small Game Hunting Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black bears, deer and elk), and frogs, and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: ten dollars and fifty cents ($10.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.255. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.351: Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) deer of either sex statewide during the firearms deer hunting season. [Fee: eighteen dollars ($18).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 11, 1997, effective March 1, 1998. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.352: Resident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless deer during the firearms deer hunting season. [Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 11, 1997, effective March 1, 1998. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.359: Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport deer during a prescribed managed deer hunt. [Fee: eighteen dollars ($18).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 8, 1998, effective March 1, 1999. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.360: Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport deer during the fall deer archery season and small game during prescribed seasons, and to sell furbearers taken by hunting. [Fee: twenty dollars and fifty cents ($20.50).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.260. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.365: Resident Turkey Hunting Permits
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Turkey Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

3 CSR 10-5.365 Resident Turkey Hunting Permits. The commission proposes to amend this rule. 

(1) To pursue, take, possess, and transport wild turkey during the prescribed open season.  

(A) Spring Season Permit. [Fee: nineteen dollars and fifty cents ($19.50)] 

(B) Fall Season Permit. [Fee: fifteen dollars ($15)]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.266. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.370: Resident Trapping Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Trapping Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950, and removes groundhogs from the species that are allowed to be taken by a trapping permit to align with Chapter 8 Trapping: Seasons, Methods.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Trapping Permit. To attempt to take or take by trap only and to possess and transport furbearers[,] and rabbits, [and groundhogs,] and to sell all these except rabbits. [Fee: eleven dollars ($11).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.290. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.425: Resident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport an antlerless deer during the archery deer hunting season. [Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 11, 1997, effective March 1, 1998. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.429: Nonresident Trout Permit
Summary:

This rule establishes a permit required for possession and transportation of trout by nonresidents.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

PROPOSED RULE

Nonresident Trout Permit. Required in addition to the prescribed fishing permit to possess and transport trout, except in areas where a daily trout fishing tag is required or as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-6.535(5).  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.430: Trout Permit
Summary:

This amendment, in conjunction with new proposed rule 3 CSR 10-5.429, creates separate trout permits for residents and nonresidents; moves the fee for a resident trout permit and the privilege for the reduced cost of the trout permit for any person fifteen (15) years of age or younger to 3 CSR 10-5.950; and updates the original purpose statement.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

[(1) ]Resident Trout Permit. Required in addition to the prescribed fishing permit to possess and transport trout, except in areas where a daily trout fishing tag is required or as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-6.535(5). [Fee: Twelve dollars ($12.00).]  

[(2) Any person fifteen (15) years of age or younger may purchase a Trout Permit at fifty percent (50%) of the cost.] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10- 5.237. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.434: Nonresident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit
Summary:

The proposed rule establishes a nonresident migratory bird hunting permit.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

PROPOSED RULE

Nonresident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit. Required of any nonresident sixteen (16) years of age or older in addition to the prescribed hunting permit to pursue, take, possess, and transport waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails, except for blue, snow, or Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order in accordance with federal regulations as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-7.440. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed rule will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed rule will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed rule with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.435: Migratory Bird Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment, in conjunction with new proposed rule 3 CSR 10-5.434, creates separate migratory bird permits for residents and nonresidents; moves the fee for a resident migratory bird hunting permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950; and updates the original purpose statement

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit. Required of any person sixteen (16) years of age or older in addition to the prescribed hunting permit to pursue, take, possess, and transport waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails, except for blue, snow, or Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order in accordance with federal regulations as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-7.440.  [Fee: eight dollars ($8.00)]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.256. Original rule filed Sept. 10, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.436: Resident Conservation Order Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Conservation Order Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Conservation Order Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport blue, snow, or Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order in accordance with federal regulations and as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-7.440. [Fee: five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.440: Daily Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Daily Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Daily Fishing Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, and live bait. [Fee: nine dollars ($9.00) per day.] A permit may be purchased for multiple days. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. Amended: Filed July 8, 1998, effective March 1, 1999. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.445: Daily Small Game Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Daily Small Game Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Daily Small Game Hunting Permit.  To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black bears, deer, elk, and furbearers), and frogs, and to chase furbearers for training dogs during the closed season. [Fee: sixteen dollars ($16.00) per day.] A permit may be purchased for multiple days. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.460: Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess and transport only legally obtained and captive-reared: pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, mallard ducks, and ungulates (hoofed animals) from a licensed hunting preserve. [Fee: eleven dollars ($11).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.285. Original rule filed Aug. 16, 1972, effective Dec. 31, 1972. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.465: Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess and transport only legally obtained and captive-reared: pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, mallard ducks, and ungulates (hoofed animals) from a licensed hunting preserve. [Fee: five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) for three (3) consecutive days.] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.287. Original rule filed June 25, 1979, effective Oct. 11, 1979. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.535: White River Border Lakes Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a White River Border Lakes Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

White River Border Lakes Permit. Required for an Arkansas resident who is licensed to sport fish in Arkansas, or who is legally exempted from the sport fishing license requirements of Arkansas, to pursue, take, possess (with the exception of trout) and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish and live bait from the Missouri portion of the impounded waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock lakes without a Nonresident Fishing Permit; or, required for a Missouri resident who is licensed to sport fish in Missouri, or who is legally exempted from the sport fishing license requirements of Missouri, to pursue, take, possess (with the exception of trout) and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish and live bait from the Arkansas portion of the impounded waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock lakes without an Arkansas Nonresident Fishing License. [Fee: ten dollars ($10.00).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed April 24, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.540: Nonresident Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Fishing Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, and live bait. [Fee: fifty-three dollars and fifty cents ($53.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.245. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.545: Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess, and transport birds (except turkeys), mammals (except black bears, deer, elk, and furbearers), and frogs, and to chase furbearers for training dogs during the closed season. [Fee: one hundred two dollars ($102).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.270. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.551: Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) deer of either sex statewide during the firearms deer hunting season. [Fee: two hundred eighty-eight dollars ($288).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 11, 1997, effective March 1, 1998. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.552: Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless deer during the firearms deer hunting season. A Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit, or a Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit is required as a prerequisite to this permit. [Fee: twenty-seven dollars ($27).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 8, 1998, effective March 1, 1999. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.554: Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless deer during the archery hunting season. A Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit or a Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit is required as a prerequisite to this permit. [Fee: twenty-seven dollars ($27).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed April 29, 2004, effective Sept. 30, 2004. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.559: Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport deer during a prescribed managed deer hunt. [Fee: two hundred eighty-eight dollars ($288).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 8, 1998, effective March 1, 1999. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.560: Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport deer during the fall deer archery season and small game (except furbearers) during prescribed seasons. [Fee: two hundred eighty-eight dollars ($288).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.275. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.565: Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permits
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permits. To pursue, take, possess, and transport wild turkeys during the prescribed seasons.  

(A) Spring Season Permit. [Fee: two hundred fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($258.50)]. 

(B) Fall Season Permit. [Fee: one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.267. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.567: Nonresident Conservation Order Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Conservation Order Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Conservation Order Permit.  To pursue, take, possess, and transport blue, snow, or Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order in accordance with federal regulations and as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-7.440.  [Fee: fifty-four dollars ($54)]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.  

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.570: Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit. To chase, pursue, take, possess, transport, and sell furbearers. [Fee: two hundred eight dollars and fifty cents ($208.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.292. Original rule filed June 29, 1981, effective Oct. 11, 1981. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.576: Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) deer of either sex from qualifying land [statewide] during the firearms deer hunting season by nonresident landowners as defined in this Code.  [Fee: two hundred twelve dollars ($212).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 19, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.579: Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permits
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permits to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permits. (1) To pursue, take, possess, and transport wild turkeys from qualifying land during the prescribed seasons by nonresident landowners as defined in this Code. 

(A) Spring Season Permit. [Fee: one hundred seventy-nine dollars and fifty cents ($179.50).] 

(B) Fall Season Permit. [Fee: one hundred four dollars and fifty cents ($104.50).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 19, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.580: Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport deer from qualifying land during the fall deer archery season and small game (except furbearers) during prescribed seasons by nonresident landowners as defined in this Code. [Fee: two hundred twelve dollars ($212).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 19, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. Rescinded: Filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009. Readopted: Filed May 29, 2019, effective Feb. 29, 2020. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.600: Resident Firearms Deer Management Assistance Program Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

Resident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless deer from property enrolled in the department’s deer management assistance program. [Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 28, 2018, effective March 1, 2019. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.605: Nonresident Firearms Deer Management Assistance Program Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless deer from property enrolled in the department’s deer management assistance program. A Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit, or a Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit is required as a prerequisite to this permit. [Fee: twenty-seven dollars ($27).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 28, 2018, effective March 1, 2019. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.700: Resident Antlered Elk Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Antlered Elk Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Antlered Elk Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlered elk during the elk hunting season.  [Fee: fifty dollars ($50.00).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed June 28, 2019, effective Dec. 30, 2019. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.710: Resident Antlerless Elk Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Antlerless Elk Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

Resident Antlerless Elk Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) antlerless elk during the elk hunting season. [Fee: fifty dollars ($50.00).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 6, 2024, effective Feb. 28, 2025. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.800: Resident Ginseng Harvester Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a resident ginseng harvester permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 5 – Wildlife Code: Permits

PROPOSED RULE

Resident Ginseng Harvester Permit. To harvest, possess, transport, or sell uncertified ginseng plants or roots personally harvested by the permittee in accordance with 3 CSR 10-4.113, or attempt any of these acts, and to sell or export certified ginseng plants or roots personally harvested by the permittee throughout the year. [Fee: twenty dollars ($20).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed February 23, 2024, effective July 1, 2025. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.805: Nonresident Ginseng Harvester Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a nonresident ginseng harvester permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 5 – Wildlife Code: Permits

PROPOSED RULE

Nonresident Ginseng Harvester Permit. To harvest, possess, transport, or sell uncertified ginseng plants or roots personally harvested by the permittee in accordance with 3 CSR 10-4.113, or attempt any of these acts, and to sell or export certified ginseng plants or roots personally harvested by the permittee throughout the year. [Fee: one hundred fifty dollars ($150).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed February 23, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.900: Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit to 3 CSR 10-5.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits 

Proposed Amendment

Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport one (1) black bear during the black bear hunting season. [Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 4, 2020, effective Feb. 28, 2021. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 5.950: Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Summary:

This rule establishes hunting, fishing, and trapping permit fees, and the fee for replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated permits.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

(1)   Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are below. If the fees or costs in this rule conflict with any fee or cost elsewhere in this chapter, the fees and costs in this rule shall control.

(A)  Daily Hunting and Fishing Tags (3 CSR 10-5.250). 

1. Daily trout fishing tag required by 3 CSR 10-5.250:

A. Adult (any person age sixteen (16) or older). Fee: five dollars ($5); and

B. Youth (any person age fifteen (15) or younger). Fee: three dollars ($3).

(B) Apprentice Hunter Authorization (3 CSR 10-5.300). Fee: twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50).

(C) Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit (3 CSR 10-5.310).

1. For persons age fifteen (15) and younger. Fee: six hundred forty dollars ($640);

2. For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29). Fee: nine hundred thirty dollars and fifty cents ($930.50);

3. For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39). Fee: eight hundred fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($814.50).

4. For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59). Fee: six hundred ninety-eight dollars ($698); and

5. For persons age sixty (60) and older. Fee: eighty-one dollars and fifty cents ($81.50).

(D) Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-5.315).

1. For persons age fifteen (15) and younger. Fee: three hundred twenty dollars ($320);

2. For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29). Fee: four hundred sixty-five dollars and fifty cents ($465.50);

3. For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39). Fee: four hundred seven dollars ($407);

4. For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59). Fee: three hundred forty-nine dollars ($349); and

5. For persons age sixty (60) and older. Fee: forty dollars and fifty cents ($40.50).

(E) Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.320).

1. For persons age fifteen (15) and younger. Fee: three hundred twenty dollars ($320);

2. For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29). Fee: four hundred sixty-five dollars and fifty cents ($465.50);

3. For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39). Fee: four hundred seven dollars ($407);

4. For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59). Fee: three hundred forty-nine dollars ($349); and

 5. For persons age sixty (60) and older. Fee: forty dollars and fifty cents ($40.50). 

(F) Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit (3 CSR 10-5.324). 

1. For persons age fifteen (15) and younger. Fee: three hundred twenty dollars ($320);

2. For persons age sixteen (16) through twenty-nine (29). Fee: four hundred sixty-five dollars and fifty cents ($465.50);

3. For persons age thirty (30) through thirty-nine (39). Fee: four hundred seven dollars ($407);

4. For persons age forty (40) through fifty-nine (59). Fee: three hundred forty-nine dollars ($349); and

5. For persons age sixty (60) and older. Fee: forty dollars and fifty cents ($40.50).

(G) Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-5.330). Fee: twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50)

(H) Resident National Guard and Reserve Service Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit 

(3 CSR 10-5.331). Fee: five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50). 

(I) Resident Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-5.340). Fee: fourteen dollars ($14). 

(J) Resident Small Game Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.345). Fee: eleven dollars and fifty cents ($11.50).

(K) Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.351). Fee: nineteen dollars and fifty cents ($19.50).

(L) Resident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.352). Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).

(M) Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.359). Fee: nineteen dollars and fifty cents ($19.50).

(N) Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.360). Fee: twenty-two dollars ($22). 

(O) Resident Turkey Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.365):

1. Spring Season Permit. Fee: nineteen dollars and fifty cents ($19.50)

2. Fall Season Permit. Fee: fifteen dollars ($15).

(P) Resident Trapping Permit (3 CSR 10-5.370). Fee: twelve dollars ($12).

(Q) Resident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.425). Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).

(R) Nonresident Trout Permit (3 CSR 10-5.429). Fee: forty dollars ($40).

(S) Resident Trout Permit (3 CSR 10-5.430). Fee: twelve dollars ($12). 

(T) Nonresident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.434). Fee: sixty dollars ($60).

(U) Resident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.435). Fee: eight dollars ($8).

(V) Resident Conservation Order Permit (3 CSR 10-5.436). Fee: five dollars and fifty cents 

($5.50). 

(W) Daily Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-5.440). Fee: nine dollars ($9). 

(X) Daily Small Game Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.445). Fee: sixteen dollars ($16). 

(Y) Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.460). Fee: thirteen dollars and fifty cents ($13.50). 

(Z) Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.465). Fee: six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) for three (3) consecutive days. 

(AA) White River Border Lakes Permit (3 CSR 10-5.535). Fee: ten dollars ($10). 

(BB) Nonresident Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-5.540). Fee: fifty-seven dollars ($57).

(CC) Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.545). Fee: one hundred eight dollars and fifty cents ($108.50).

(DD) Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.551). Fee: three hundred sixty dollars ($360).

(EE) Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.552). Fee: thirty-four dollars ($34).

(FF) Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.554). Fee: thirty-four dollars ($34).

(GG) Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.559). Fee: three hundred sixty dollars ($360). 

(HH) Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.560). Fee: three hundred sixty dollars ($360).

(II) Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permits (3 CSR 10-5.565).

1. Spring Season Permit. Fee: three hundred four dollars and fifty cents ($304.50).

2. Fall Season Permit. Fee: one hundred seventy-six dollars and fifty cents ($176.50).

(JJ) Nonresident Conservation Order Permit (3 CSR 10-5.567). Fee: fifty-four dollars ($54). 

(KK) Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit (3 CSR 10-5.570). Fee: two hundred twenty-one dollars and fifty cents ($221.50). 

(LL) Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.576). Fee: two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225).

(MM) Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permits (3 CRS 10-5.579).

1. Spring Season Permit. Fee: one hundred ninety dollars and fifty cents ($190.50). 

2. Fall Season Permit. Fee: one hundred eleven dollars ($111). 

(NN) Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.580). Fee: two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225). 

(OO) Resident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit (3 CSR 10-5.600). Fee: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50). 

(PP) Nonresident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit (3 CSR 10-5.605). Fee: twenty-nine dollars ($29). 

(QQ) Resident Antlered Elk Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.700). Fee: fifty dollars ($50). 

(RR) Resident Antlerless Elk Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.710). Fee: fifty dollars ($50). 

(SS) Resident Ginseng Harvester Permit (3 CSR 10-5.800). Fee: twenty dollars ($20).

(TT) Nonresident Ginseng Harvester Permit (3 CSR 10-5.805). Fee: one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

(UU) Resident Black Bear Hunting Permit (3 CSR 10-5.900). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25). 

(2) Any person at least six (6), but not older than fifteen (15), years of age may purchase the following deer and turkey permits at fifty percent (50%) of the cost of a resident permit: Deer Management Assistance Program Permit, Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit, Managed Deer Hunting Permit, Archer’s Hunting Permit, Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit, or Turkey Hunting Permits. 

(3) Any person fifteen (15) years of age or younger may purchase a Trout Permit at fifty percent (50%) of the resident permit cost. 

(4)  A replacement for a lost, destroyed, or mutilated hunting, fishing, or trapping permit 

may be obtained from any permit issuing agent. Upon verification of the original permit by the 

permit issuing agent, a replacement permit will be issued. Fee: three dollars ($3).

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.   

PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will cost private entities an estimated six million six hundred ninety-five thousand nine hundred two dollars and fifty cents ($6,695,902.50) in the aggregate.   

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

I.          Department Title: Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title:  Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Rule Number and Name:3 CSR 10-5.950 Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Type of Rulemaking:

Proposed Rule

 

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:Classification by types of business entities which would likely be affected: Estimated in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
1,355,192  individuals annuallyIndividuals obtaining a hunting, fishing, trapping, or other permit.Aggregate costs are estimated at $6,695,902.50

 

III.        WORKSHEET

12,477 (individuals purchasing an Apprentice Hunter Authorization) X $2 (permit price increase)=  $24,954.

133 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit: 15 and under) X $49 (permit price increase)=  $6,517.

18 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit: 16-29) X $71.50 (permit price increase)=  $1,287.

22 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit: 30-39) X $62.50 (permit price increase)=  $1,375.

45 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit: 40-59) X $54 (permit price increase)=  $2,430.

760 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit: 60 and over) X $6.50 (permit price increase)=  $4,940.

91 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit: 15 and under) X $25 (permit price increase)=  $2,275.

28 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit: 16-29) X $35.50 (permit price increase)=  $994.

24 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit: 30-39) X $31 (permit price increase)=  $744.

36 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit: 40-59) X $27 (permit price increase)=  $972.

843 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Fishing Permit: 60 and over) X $2.50 (permit price increase)=  $2,107.50.

10 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting  Permit: 15 and under) X $25 (permit price increase)=  $250 .

5 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit: 16-29) X $35.50 (permit price increase)=  $177.50 .

2 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit: 30-39) X $31 (permit price increase)=  62.

5 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit: 40-59) X $27 (permit price increase)=  $135.

25 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit: 60 and over) X $2.50 (permit price increase)=  $62.50.

3 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit: 15 and under) X $25 (permit price increase)=  $75.

1 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit: 16-29) X $35.50 (permit price increase)=  $35.50.

1 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit: 30-39) X $31 (permit price increase)=  31.

1 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit: 40-59) X $27 (permit price increase)=  $27.

6 (individuals purchasing a Resident Lifetime Trapping Permit: 60 and over) X $2.50 (permit price increase)=  $15.

102,558 (individuals purchasing a Resident Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit) X $2 (permit price increase)=  $205,116.

445,818 (individuals purchasing a Resident Fishing Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $445,818.

43,815 (individuals purchasing a Resident Small Game Hunting Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $43,815.

278,412 (individuals purchasing a Resident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit) X $1.50 (permit price increase)=  $417,618.

4,097 (individuals purchasing a Resident Managed Deer Hunting Permit) X $1.50 (permit price increase)=  $6,145.50.

120,292 (individuals purchasing a Resident Archer’s Hunting Permit) X $1.50 (permit price increase)=  $180,438.

74,673 (individuals purchasing a Resident Turkey Hunting Permit: Spring Season Permit) X $1.50 (permit price increase)=  $112,009.50.

9,819 (individuals purchasing a Resident Turkey Hunting Permit: Fall Season Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $9,819.

7,616 (individuals purchasing a Resident Trapping Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $7,616.

16,808 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit) X $52.50 (permit price increase)=  $882,420.

46,559 (individuals purchasing a Resident Migratory Bird Hunting Permit) X $0.50 (permit price increase)=  $23,279.50

14,436 (individuals purchasing a Daily Small Game Hunting Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $14,436.

297 (individuals purchasing a Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit) X $2.50 (permit price increase)=  $742.50.

2,135 (individuals purchasing a Three-Day Licensed Hunting Preserve Hunting Permit) X $1.00 (permit price increase)=  $2,135.

29,865 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Trout Permit) x $28 (permit price increase)= $836,220.

59,628 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Fishing Permit) X $3.50 (permit price increase)=  $208,698.

7,021 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit) X $6.50 (permit price increase)=  $45,636.50.

21,054 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit) X $72 (permit price increase)=  $1,515,888.

11,030 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit) X $7 (permit price increase)=  $77,210.

4,388 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit) X $7 (permit price increase)=  $30,716.

34 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit) X $72 (permit price increase)=  $2,448.

14,779 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Archer’s Hunting Permit) X $72 (permit price increase)=  $1,064,088.

7,507 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permit: Spring Season Permit) X $61 (permit price increase)=  $457,927.

135 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permit: Fall Season Permit) X $35 (permit price increase)=  $4,725.

4,622 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Conservation Order Permit) X $3 (permit price increase)=  $13,866.

373 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Permit) X $13 (permit price increase)=  $4,849.

870 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit) X $13 (permit price increase)=  $11,310.

301 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permit: Spring Season Permit) X $11 (permit price increase)=  $3,311.

20 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Landowner Turkey Hunting Permit: Fall Season Permit) X $6.50 (permit price increase)=  $130.

436 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit) X $13 (permit price increase)=  $5,668.

180 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Deer Management Assistance Program Permit) X $7 (permit price increase)=  $1,260.

  11,078 (individuals purchasing a Replacement Permit) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $11,078.

 

Individuals affected

12,477 +12433 + 18 + 22 + 45 + 760 + 91 + 28 + 24 + 36 + 843 + 10 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 25 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 102,558 + 445,818 + 43,815 + 278,412 + 4,097 + 120,292 + 74,673 + 9,819 + 7,616 + 16,808 + 46,559 + 14,436 + 297 + 2,135 + 29,865 + 59,628 + 7,021 + 21,054 + 11,030 + 4,388 + 34 + 14,779 + 7,507 + 135 + 4,622 + 373 + 870 + 301 + 20 + 436 + 180 + 11,078 = 1,355,192

Annual Costs

$24,954 + $6,517 + $1,287 + $1,375 + $2,430 + $4,940 + $2,275 + $994 + $744 + $972 + $2,107.50 + $250 + $177.50 + $62 + $135 + $62.50 + $75 + $35.50 + $31 + $27 + $15 + $205,116 + $445,818 + $43,815 + $417,618 + $6,145.50 + $180,438 + $112,009.50 + $9,819 + $7,616 + $882,420 + $23,279.50 + $14,436 + $ 742.50 + $2,135 + 836,220 + $208,698 + $45,636.50 + $1,515,888 + $77,210 + $30,716 + $2,448 + $1,064,088 + $457,927 + $4,725 + $13,866 + $4,849 + $11,310 + $3,311 + $130 + $5,668 + $1,260 + $11,078 = $6,695,902.50

IV.       ASSUMPTIONS

Sales estimates are based on an average of permit year 1999 to 2022 sales reduced by 5%. 

The commission based its proposed permit price increases on information from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) related to cost-of-living increases from July 2015 to June 2024. CPI is a commonly used measurement of the average changes over time in prices paid by consumers for consumer goods and services. The commission is recommending a gradual price increase over 10 years at a CPI of 50% for resident permits and 100% for non-resident and commercial permits. Additionally, the commission is recommending an accelerated price increase for nonresident deer and nonresident turkey hunting permits to bring these permit prices more in alignment with other states. Additionally, feedback received during a public input process reflected a desire by residents to increase deer and turkey permit prices for nonresident hunters. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 7.410: Hunting Methods
Summary:

This amendment increases the number of days that allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment when harvesting coyotes.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 7—Wildlife Code: Hunting: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Wildlife may be hunted and taken only in accordance with the following: 

(A) Motor-Driven Air, Land, or Water Conveyances. No person shall pursue, take, attempt to take, drive, or molest wildlife from or with a motor-driven air, land, or water conveyance at any time, except as follows:

1. Motorboats may be used if the motor has been completely shut off and 

      Its progress therefrom has ceased, except as provided in 3 CSR 10-7.431;

2. Unmanned motor-driven air conveyances, commonly referred to as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), and drones, may be used to locate and recover wounded black bear, deer, elk, and turkey only in accordance with the following:

A. A black bear, deer, elk, or turkey is wounded when a properly licensed hunter has struck an animal with a projectile fired from a legal hunting method during the open season;

B. Any person operating an unmanned motor-driven air conveyance for the purposes of this paragraph must first obtain permission from the public or private landowner, or their authorized representative, prior to launching or landing a motor-driven air conveyance from or on such landowner’s property. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize trespass to locate and recover a wounded animal;

C. No person may possess or control a firearm, bow, or other implement whereby wildlife could be killed or taken while afield, whether acting singly or as one (1) of a group of persons, during times when an unmanned motor driven air conveyance is in flight.  This restriction shall not apply to the possession of concealable firearms, as defined in Chapter 571, RSMo, provided such firearms are not used to take wildlife;

D.  Unmanned motor-driven air conveyances shall be operated in a manner that does not harass any wildlife.  For the purposes of this paragraph, harass means to disturb, worry, molest, rally, concentrate, harry, chase, drive, herd or torment. No person, whether acting singly or as one (1) of a group of persons, may pursue or take any wildlife that has been harassed by or with the aid of an unmanned motor-driven air conveyance;

E. The use of an unmanned motor driven air conveyance in accordance with this paragraph is specifically excluded from the definitions of pursue and take as defined in this Code. Operators of unmanned motor driven air conveyances used in the recovery of a wounded animal as prescribed in this paragraph are exempt from hunting permit requirements, provided they are not the taker of the wounded animal;

  (B) Artificial Light. No person shall throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light on any highway or roadway, whether public or private, or in any field, woodland, or forest for the purpose of spotting, locating, or attempting to take or hunt any game animal while having in possession or control, either singly or as one (1) of a group of persons, any firearm, bow, or other implement whereby game could be killed or taken, except as follows:

    1. An artificial light may be used to spot, locate, attempt to take, and hunt raccoons 

or other furbearing animals when treed with the aid of dogs while in possession or control of a firearm, bow, or other implement whereby any game animal could be killed or taken during the prescribed furbearer hunting season; 

    2. An artificial light may be used to spot, locate, attempt to take, and hunt coyotes while in possession or control of a firearm, bow, or other implement whereby any game animal could be killed or taken from [February 1 through March 31]January 1 through September 30 (excluding the prescribed spring turkey hunting season), but only in conjunction with other legal hunting methods, and not from or with any motor-driven air, land, or water conveyance or from or across a public roadway;

  (C) Night Vision, Infrared, and Thermal Imagery Equipment. Wildlife may not be pursued or taken with the aid of night vision, infrared or thermal imagery equipment and no person may possess or control night vision, infrared, or thermal imagery equipment while acting singly or as one (1) of a group of persons while in possession of any firearm, bow, or other implement whereby wildlife could be killed or taken, except as follows:

    1. Landowners and their authorized representatives may possess or control and use night vision, infrared, or thermal imagery equipment while in possession of a firearm, bow, or other implement whereby wildlife could be killed or taken on such landowner’s property to kill feral swine. For the purposes of this paragraph, a “landowner” is any person (including residents and non-residents) owning real property of any size and an “authorized representative” is any person who has permission from a landowner to be present on the landowner's property; 

    2. Hunters properly licensed to take furbearers may possess or control and use night vision, infrared, and thermal imagery equipment to take coyotes from [February 1 through March 31]January 1 through September 30 (excluding the prescribed spring turkey hunting season), but only in conjunction with other legal hunting methods. The use of night vision, infrared, or thermal imagery equipment to pursue or take coyotes from or with a motor-driven air, land, or water conveyance, or from or across a public roadway is specifically prohibited;

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 8.510: Use of Traps
Summary:

This amendment restructures this rule for clarity and increases opportunity for use of snares and Conibear® traps on private land.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 8— Wildlife Code: Trapping: Seasons, Methods

Proposed Amendment

[(1) Traps shall have smooth or rubber jaws only, and may include foot-hold traps, Conibear® or other killing type traps, foot-enclosing traps, cage-type traps, colony traps with openings no greater than six inches (6”) in height and six inches (6”) wide, or snares (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805) set in water only, and cable restraint devices (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805). From March 1 through April 14 only foot-hold traps, foot-enclosing traps, and cage-type traps may be used to trap coyote, opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk. From August 1 through October 15 only foot-enclosing traps and cage-type traps may be used to trap opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk. Use of pitfalls, deadfalls, snares set in a dry land set, and nets are prohibited.

(2) Traps, snares, and cable restraint devices shall be plainly labeled, on durable material, with the user’s full name and address or Conservation Number. Wildlife held in traps, snares, or cable restraint devices may be killed or removed only by the user. Conibear® or other killing-type traps set under water, colony traps set under water, and drowning sets shall be attended and wildlife removed at least once every forty-eight (48) hours. All other traps, snares, and cable restraint devices must be attended daily and wildlife removed or released. Traps may not be set in paths made or used by persons or domestic animals, and Conibear® or other killing-type traps may not be set along public roadways, except under water in permanent waters. Except as provided in 3 CSR 10-4.130, only cage-type traps or foot-enclosing-type traps may be set within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence or occupied building located within the established boundaries of cities or towns containing ten thousand (10,000) or more inhabitants. Homes, dens, or nests of furbearers shall not be molested or destroyed. Traps may be used in conjunction with electronic calls.

(3) Use of Conibear® or Other Killing-Type Traps.

(A) No Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread greater than five inches (5") shall be used in any dry land set.

(B) Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread not greater than eight inches (8") may be set six feet (6') or more above ground level in buildings.

   (C) Conibear® or other killing-type traps of any size may be set under water. Conibear® or other killing-type traps having no food, scent, or visual lure placed within one foot (1’) of the trap may be partially exposed above water provided the hinges are fully submerged. 

(4) Use of Snares and Cable Restraint Devices.

(A) Snares (except as provided in subsection (4)(B)) must be set in water and must have the loop at least half (1/2) submerged. Snares (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805) must have a loop fifteen inches (15") or less in diameter when set and must have a stop device that prevents the snare from closing to less than two and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter. 

 (B) Furbearers may be taken by trapping through the use of cable restraint devices during specified seasons (3 CSR 10-8.515). Cable restraint devices (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805) must have a loop size of twelve inches (12") in diameter or smaller when set, and the bottom of set restraint cable loop must be at least six inches (6") or greater above the ground. Cable restraint devices must be anchored solid or staked in a location not allowing entanglement (such as rooted, woody vegetation greater than one-half inch (1/2") in diameter), and shall not be capable of extending to within twelve inches (12") of a fence, nor shall be set using a drag, or used with a kill-pole. Cable restraint devices may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence, occupied building, or a driveway leading to a residence.]

(1) Traps shall have smooth or rubber jaws only, and may include foot-hold traps, Conibear® or other killing-type traps, foot-enclosing traps, cage-type traps, colony traps with openings no greater than six inches (6") in height and six inches (6") in width, snares (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805), and cable restraint devices (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805). Use of pitfalls, deadfalls, and nets is prohibited. Traps may be used in conjunction with electronic calls. 

(2) From March 1 through April 14, only foot-hold traps, foot-enclosing traps, and cage-type traps may be used to trap coyote, opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk. From August 1 through October 15, only foot-enclosing traps and cage-type traps may be used to trap opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk. The trapping method restrictions of this section shall not apply to the use of traps for the purposes of capturing or killing wildlife in accordance with 3 CSR 10-4.130.

(3) Traps, snares, and cable restraint devices shall be plainly labeled, on durable material, with the user’s full name and address, or Conservation Number.

(4) Wildlife held in traps may be killed or removed only by the user. Conibear® or other killing-type traps set underwater, colony traps set underwater, and drowning sets shall be attended and wildlife removed at least once every forty-eight (48) hours. All other traps, snares, and cable restraint devices must be attended daily and wildlife removed or released.

(5) Traps, snares, and cable restraint devices may not be set in paths made or used by people or domestic animals. Homes, dens, or nests of furbearers shall not be molested or destroyed. Except as provided in 3 CSR 10-4.130, only cage-type traps or foot-enclosing-type traps may be set within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence or occupied building located within the established boundaries of cities or towns containing ten thousand (10,000) or more inhabitants.  
 

  1. Use of Conibear® or Other Killing-Type Traps. 

(A) Conibear® or other killing-type traps may not be set along or used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a public roadway, except underwater in permanent waters and above ground level in buildings as specifically authorized in this section.

(B) Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread greater than five inches (5") may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence, occupied building, or driveway leading to a residence, except Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread not greater than seven inches (7") may be set six feet (6') or more above ground level in buildings.

(C) Conibear® or other killing-type traps of any size may be set underwater. Conibear® or other killing-type traps having no food, scent, or visual lure placed within one foot (1') of the trap may be partially exposed above water provided the hinges are fully submerged.

(D) Special Provision for Use on Public Land. No Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread greater than five inches (5") shall be used in any dry land set.

(E) Special Provisions for Use on Private Land. 

  1. Only Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread not greater than seven inches (7") may be used in a dry land set.
  2. Food, scents, or visual lures may not be used with Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread greater than five inches (5") in a dry land set, except when the trap is set at least seven inches (7") inside the entrance of a cubby (as defined in 3 CSR 10-20.805).
  3. Except for Conibear® or other killing-type traps set in water or above ground level in buildings as authorized in this section, Conibear® or other killing-type traps with a jaw spread greater than five inches (5") may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a property boundary without written consent from the adjacent landowner. 

 

(7) Use of Cable Restraint Devices. 

(A) Cable restraint devices must have a loop size of twelve inches (12") in diameter or smaller when set, and the bottom of the cable loop when set must be at least six inches (6") or greater above the ground. Cable restraint devices must be anchored solid or staked in a location not allowing entanglement (such as rooted, woody vegetation greater than one-half inch (1/2") in diameter), and shall not be capable of extending to within twelve inches (12") of a fence, nor shall be set using a drag, or used with a kill-pole.

(B) Cable restraint devices may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence, occupied building, driveway leading to a residence, or public roadway. 
 

(8) Use of Snares. 

(A) Snares may not be set along or used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a public roadway, except underwater in permanent waters.

(B) Special Provisions for Use on Public Land. 

  1. Snares may not be used on dry land and must be set in water.
  2. Snares must have a loop fifteen inches (15") or less in diameter when set and must have a stop device that prevents the snare from closing to less than two and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter. Snares must have the loop at least half (1/2) submerged.

(C) Special Provisions for Use on Private Land. 

 1. Snares may be used in dry land and water sets. 

 2. Snares must have a loop fifteen inches (15") or less in diameter when set and must have a stop device that prevents the snare from closing to less than two and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter. Snares set in water must have the loop at least half (1/2) submerged.   

 3. Snares set on dry land must also have a break-away device that has been tested to break or disassemble at no more than three hundred and fifty pounds (350 lbs.) of pressure and cannot be mechanically assisted by a spring. 

4. Snares set on dry land may not be within one foot (1') of food, scent, or a visual lure. 

5. Snares in a dry land set may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any residence, occupied building, or driveway leading to a residence. 

6. Snares in a dry land set may not be used within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a property boundary without written consent from the adjacent landowner.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 20, 1957, effective Dec. 31, 1957. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 8.515: Furbearers: Trapping Seasons
Summary:

This amendment clarifies the furbearer species that may be trapped.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 8— Wildlife Code: Trapping: Seasons, Methods

Proposed Amendment

(1) Badger, beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, mink, muskrat, nutria, opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otter, and striped skunk may be taken in any numbers by trapping only in accordance with the following:

(A) Statewide Seasons.

1. Badger, gray fox, and red fox from November 15 through January 31;

2. Bobcat, coyote, mink, muskrat, and river otter from November 15 through the last day of February;

3. Opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk from August 1 through October 15 and November 15 through the last day of February; and

4. Beaver and nutria from November 15 through March 31.

(B) Special Harvest Season on Private Lands. Coyote, opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk may also be taken on private lands from March 1 through April 14.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed July 23, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.105: General Provisions
Summary:

This amendment identifies the rule where fees are established for the permits and other privileges of this chapter.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards 

Proposed Amendment

2) Permits listed in this chapter may be obtained only upon satisfaction of all requirements imposed by this code, including payment of fees at the time of application. Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are established in 3 CSR 10-9.950. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed June 9, 1993, effective Jan. 1, 1994. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.106: Confined Wildlife Permits: How Obtained, Replacements
Summary:

This amendment removes the replacement fee for confined wildlife permits.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards 

Proposed Amendment

Confined wildlife permits and replacements for them may be issued only through the department office in Jefferson City upon receipt of proper application and the required permit fee. [A service fee of three dollars ($3) is required for a replacement confined wildlife permit.]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-9.630. Original rule filed May 9, 2002, effective March 1, 2003. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.350: Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(1) Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit. To exercise the privileges of a Class I wildlife breeder. [Fee: fifty-four dollars ($54).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-10.750. Original rule filed Aug. 18, 1970, effective Dec. 31, 1970. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.351: Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Class II Wildlife Breeders Permits to 3 CSR 10-5.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

3 CSR 10-9.351 Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit. The commission proposes to amend section (1) of this rule. 

  1. Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit. To exercise the privileges of a Class II wildlife breeder, except these privileges may only be exercised for black bears and black bear-hybrids, mountain lions and mountain lion-hybrids, and wolves obtained under a valid Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit prior to August 30, 2021. [Fee: two hundred sixty-nine dollars ($269).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 9, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.352: Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950. 

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit. To exercise the privileges of a Class III wildlife breeder.  [Fee: fifty-four dollars $54.] 
 
AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Jan. 22, 2021, effective Aug. 30, 2021. Amended: Filed May 25, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 
PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 
PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 
NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.370: Wildlife Exhibitor Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Wildlife Exhibitor Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

(1) Wildlife Exhibitor Permit. To maintain and operate a wildlife exhibit in accordance with 3 CSR 10-9.371 holding Class I wildlife as defined in 3 CSR 10-9.230, Class II wildlife as defined in 3 CSR 10-9.240, and native fish not listed on the Approved Aquatic Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.110(3)(H), except coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, native bat species, and prohibited species as defined in 3 CSR 10-4.117. All wildlife must be obtained in accordance with federal regulations, if applicable, and must originate from a legal source other than the wild stock of this state. 

(2) Any person applying for a Wildlife Exhibitor Permit shall complete an application involving on-site inspections of the exhibit facilities by a conservation agent prior to and following construction activities [by a conservation agent] to determine that all provisions of this rule and 3 CSR 10-9.371 are met before a permit is issued. [Fee: one thousand twenty-seven dollars ($1,027).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Jan. 22, 2021, effective Aug. 30, 2021. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.420: Wildlife Hobby Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a wildlife hobby permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(1) [A wildlife hobby permit]Wildlife Hobby Permit. [a]Authorizes the holder to purchase, possess, and propagate not more than fifty (50) ring-necked pheasants and bobwhite quail, in the aggregate, for personal use only and not for sale; and to hold in captivity not more than one (1) game mammal purchased from a Missouri wildlife breeder permit holder, except that Class II wildlife, hoofed mammals and skunks may not be held under this permit. Game mammals may be held in captivity but may not be propagated or sold. This permit shall be obtained prior to receipt of wildlife. The permittee must furnish proof that game mammals and birds were legally obtained. Wildlife must be confined in humane and sanitary facilities that meet standards specified in 3 CSR 10-9.220. Wildlife may be disposed of only in accordance with instructions of an agent of the department but may not be released, sold, or given away. The permittee is subject to all provisions of section 578.023, RSMo. 

(2) Banded birds possessed under this permit may be temporarily released and recaptured when training dogs. Any device used to recapture birds in accordance with this provision must be labeled with the user’s full name, address, and wildlife hobby permit number and be attended daily. [Fee: eleven dollars ($11).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-9.620. Original rule filed Aug. 27, 1975, effective Dec. 31, 1975. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.425: Wildlife Collector’s Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for wildlife collector’s permits to 3 CSR 10-9.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(1) Wildlife Collector’s Permit. A permit to collect, possess, mount, or preserve wildlife for scientific related purposes. 

(A) Wildlife Collector’s Permit for Scientific Purposes.  Wildlife collector’s permits may be granted to an authorized representative of a university, college, school, incorporated city, state or federal agency, publicly-owned zoo, or wildlife or research organization or other qualified individual; provided, that the collection shall be used exclusively for scientific, educational or museum purposes.  [Fee: six dollars ($6.)] 

(B) Wildlife Collector’s Permit for Special Collections of Wildlife. Wildlife collector’s permits may be issued to professionally qualified individuals who charge a fee for biological studies for specific projects where the potential results are of sufficient public value and interest to justify special collection of wildlife.  [Fee: fifty-five dollars ($55)]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-9.605. Original rule filed Aug. 16, 1973, effective Dec. 31, 1973. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.440: Resident Falconry Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Resident Falconry Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

Resident Falconry Permit. To take, possess alive, care for, and train birds of prey (raptors) and to use birds of prey to take other wildlife in accordance with 3 CSR 10-9.442 and federal falconry regulations. [Fee: one hundred and eight dollars ($108). ]This permit shall remain valid for three (3) years. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.295. Original rule filed Aug. 15, 1973, effective Dec. 31, 1973. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.560: Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for licensed hunting preserve permits to 3 CSR 10-9.950.  

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(2) Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit. Any person applying to establish a licensed hunting preserve shall complete an application involving on-site inspections of the area prior to and following construction activities by an agent of the department to determine that all provisions of this rule and 3 CSR 10-9.565 are met before a permit is issued. The Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit holder may designate an authorized representative on the permit to act on the permit holder’s behalf, but the Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit holder shall be responsible for compliance with the permit requirements.  If the authorized representative changes, the licensed hunting preserve permit holder shall provide updated information to the department.  [Fees–] 

   (A) Game Bird Hunting Preserve. [one hundred thirty-two dollars ($132) valid for one (1) year]; and 

(B) Big Game Hunting Preserve. [two hundred sixty dollars ($260) valid for one (1) year]. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-10.760. This version of rule filed Jan. 19, 1972, effective Feb. 1, 1972. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.565: Licensed Hunting Preserve: Privileges
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for transportation stickers and locking leg seals to 3 CSR 10-9.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(1) Licensed hunting preserves are subject to inspection by an agent of the department at any reasonable time. Animal health standards and movement activities shall comply with all state and federal regulations. Any person holding a licensed hunting preserve permit may release on his/her licensed hunting preserve only legally obtained and captive-reared pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, mallard ducks, and ungulates (hoofed animals) specifically authorized by the Approved Confined Wildlife Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105(7) for game bird hunting preserves and big game hunting preserves for hunting throughout the year, under the following conditions: 

  (A) Game Bird Hunting Preserve. 

    1. A game bird hunting preserve shall be a single body of land not less than one hundred sixty (160) acres and no more than six hundred forty (640) acres in size. Game bird hunting preserves may be dissected by public roads, and shall be posted with signs specified by the department. 

    2. Only legally obtained and captive-reared pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, and mallard ducks may be used on game bird hunting preserves. 

    3. Permits for game bird hunting preserves will not be issued– 

      A. For areas within five (5) miles of any location where there is an ongoing department game bird release program or where the most recent release of department game birds has been made less than five (5) years prior to receipt of the application; 

      B. In any location where those activities are considered by the department as likely to further jeopardize any species currently designated by Missouri or federal regulations as threatened or endangered wildlife; and 

      C. For preserves using captive-reared mallard ducks, within five (5) miles of the following areas: 

        (I) Brown (Bob) Conservation Area; 

        (II) Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge; 

        (III) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area; 

        (IV) Coon Island Conservation Area; 

        (V) Duck Creek Conservation Area; 

        (VI) Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area; 

        (VII) Fountain Grove Conservation Area; 

        (VIII) Four Rivers Conservation Area; 

        (IX) Grand Pass Conservation Area; 

        (X) Leach (B. K.) Memorial Conservation Area; 

        (XI) Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge; 

        (XII) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area; 

        (XIII) Mingo National Wildlife Refuge; 

        (XIV) Montrose Conservation Area; 

        (XV) Nodaway Valley Conservation Area; 

        (XVI) Otter Slough Conservation Area; 

        (XVII) Schell-Osage Conservation Area; 

        (XVIII) Settle’s Ford Conservation Area; 

        (XIX) Shanks (Ted) Conservation Area; 

        (XX) Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and 

        (XXI) Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area. 

     4. Mallard ducks must be held in covered facilities that meet standards specified in 3 CSR 10-9.220, and may be possessed, released, and used on game bird hunting preserves only under the following conditions– 

      A.  Mallard ducks may be taken, possessed, transported, and stored only as provided in this Code and federal regulations; 

      B.  Mallard ducks must be physically marked prior to six (6) weeks of age by removal of the hind toe from the right foot, or by tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one (1) foot; 

      C.  Mallard ducks may be temporarily released for the sole purpose of flight training beginning one (1) hour after sunrise each day.  Covered facilities must be designed to re-capture such ducks, and a reasonable effort must be made to re-capture them by one (1) hour after sunset each day;   

      D.  Mallard ducks may be released and taken only from September 1 through February 15 by hunting methods from one (1) hour after sunrise to one (1) hour before sunset, and only non-toxic shot may be used.  Covered facilities must be designed and managed to re-capture any unharvested mallard ducks, and a reasonable effort must be made to re-capture ducks by one (1) hour after sunset each day; and 

      E.  Ducks which are not captive-reared may not be hunted on preserves using captive-reared mallard ducks, and all waterfowl except captive-reared mallard ducks must be flushed from the immediate hunting area prior to hunting activity. 

    5. Any person taking or hunting game birds on a licensed hunting preserve shall have in his/her possession a valid small game hunting permit or licensed hunting preserve hunting permit, except that persons fifteen (15) years of age or younger, when accompanied by a properly licensed adult hunter, and residents sixty-five (65) years of age and older, may hunt without permit. Licensed hunting preserve hunting permits may be issued to persons without requiring display of a hunter education certificate card for use on game bird hunting preserves, provided s/he is hunting in the immediate presence of a properly licensed adult hunter age eighteen (18) or older who has in his/her possession a valid hunter education certificate card or was born before January 1, 1967. 

    6. Game birds, other than captive-reared mallard ducks, may be taken in any number on a hunting preserve and may be possessed and transported from the preserve only when accompanied by a receipt listing the date, number, and species taken, and name of the hunting preserve; or when accompanied by an approved transportation sticker for each game bird taken. Transportation stickers must be purchased from the department by the hunting preserve permit holder.[, for which the permittee shall pay thirteen dollars ($13) per one hundred (100) stickers.] 

    7. Captive-reared mallard ducks may be taken in any number on a hunting preserve and may be possessed and transported from the preserve only when accompanied by a receipt listing the date, number and species taken, and the hunting preserve permit holder’s name and address. In addition, the marked foot must remain attached to mallard ducks. 

    8. The hunting preserve permit holder may exercise privileges provided in 3 CSR 10-9.353 for game birds held under this permit in propagation or holding facilities within or directly adjacent to the game bird hunting preserve. Propagation or holding facilities may be separated from the hunting preserve by a public road, but must be directly adjacent. Any such propagation or holding facilities shall meet standards specified in 3 CSR 10-9.220. Other propagation or holding facilities not contained within or directly adjacent to the hunting preserve are not covered under the privileges of this rule. (NOTE: See rule 3 CSR 10-7.440, and for federal regulations on migratory waterfowl, see Title 50, Parts 20 and 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.) 

   (B) Big Game Hunting Preserve. 

    1. A big game hunting preserve for ungulates shall be a fenced single body of land, not dissected by public roads, and not less than three hundred twenty (320) acres and no more than three thousand two hundred (3,200) acres in size. The hunting preserve shall not be cross-fenced into portions of less than three hundred twenty (320) acres. The hunting preserve shall be fenced so as to enclose and contain all released game and exclude all hoofed wildlife of the state from becoming a part of the enterprise and posted with signs specified by the department. Fence requirements shall meet standards specified in 3 CSR 10-9.220. Fencing for hogs shall be constructed of twelve (12) gauge woven wire, at least five feet (5') high, and topped with one (1) strand of electrified wire.  An additional two feet (2') of such fencing shall be buried and angled underground toward the enclosure interior. A fence of equivalent or greater strength and design to prevent the escape of hogs may be substituted with written application and approval by an agent of the department. 

    2. Breeding enclosure(s) contained within or directly adjacent to the big game hunting preserve must obtain a separate Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit for those species (including their hybrids) listed on the Approved Confined Wildlife Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105 for Class III wildlife breeders. Any animal entering a big game hunting facility may not reenter a breeding facility. All cervids entering a big game hunting preserve must maintain one (1) of the identification requirements contained in 3 CSR 10-9.354(6)(A). Any natural additions must meet one (1) of these identification requirements upon harvest or death for record-keeping purposes. For the purposes of the identification requirement of this paragraph, an animal has entered a big game hunting preserve when it has physically entered the preserve or when the animal has been identified on the Movement Certificate required by this rule, and the big game hunting preserve permittee has used the department-provided database to transfer the animal into their inventory on the same day as movement to the preserve. 

    3. Any person taking or hunting ungulates on a big game hunting preserve shall have in his/her possession a valid licensed hunting preserve hunting permit. The permittee shall attach to the leg of each ungulate taken on the hunting preserve a locking leg seal [furnished by]purchased from the department by the hunting preserve permit holder. [for which the permittee shall pay eleven dollars ($11) per one hundred (100) seals.] Any packaged or processed meat shall be labeled with the licensed hunting preserve permit number. 

    4. The holder of a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit may only receive animals and conduct hunts if they maintain hunt-qualified status. Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit holders will attain and maintain hunt-qualified status if they maintain inventory records (including identification requirements) as required in this chapter, submit Chronic Wasting Disease samples as required in this chapter, and maintain all fences as required in this chapter. A Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit holder will lose hunt-qualified status if, after issuance of a notice of discrepancy by the department indicating violations of any of the requirements of this paragraph, the permit holder fails to correct the deficiency within thirty (30) days, or longer if approved by a conservation agent pursuant to a corrective action plan. Hunt-qualified status will be reinstated when the permit holder receives notice from the department that the discrepancy has been corrected. Receiving animals or conducting hunts in violation of this paragraph or maintaining non-hunt-qualified status for ninety (90) consecutive days or more shall be sufficient cause for permit suspension or revocation.  

   5. The holder of a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit must test mortalities of male cervids over twelve (12) months of age for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy as provided in this rule. Samples must be collected by an accredited veterinarian or department-certified collector. Samples must be submitted to a diagnostic laboratory approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for CWD testing within thirty (30) days of death. The department reserves the right to require additional sampling and testing during disease investigations or morbidity/mortality events. Animal health standards and movement activities shall comply with all state and federal regulations.  

   6. For purposes of this section, eligible mortalities mean mortalities of all male cervids at least 12 months of age occurring between April 1 of the previous permit year and March 31 of the current permit year. Any new permit holder or permit holder as of July 1, 2021, that failed to test one hundred percent (100%) of all mortalities during the previous permit year shall have Tier 1 status, and shall test one hundred percent (100%) of eligible mortalities. Any permit holder as of July 1, 2021, who can demonstrate they tested one hundred percent (100%) of all mortalities during the previous permit year or any Tier 1 permit holder that submits the required valid samples of eligible mortalities during the previous year shall have Tier 2 status, and shall test fifty percent (50%) of eligible mortalities.  

   7. At least eighty percent (80%) of required tests as described in the previous paragraph must produce valid sample results by the diagnostic laboratory. To be considered a sample that produced a valid test result, the sample must have been suitable, testable, and not rejected by the diagnostic laboratory for any other reason. If less than eighty percent (80%) of samples are valid, then the permit holder must provide sufficient samples to achieve the eighty percent (80%) requirement. Replacement samples may consist of either post-mortem samples at a 1:1 ratio, or ante-mortem samples at a 3:1 ratio from other animal(s) of similar age and time in the facility. For purposes of this rule, an ante-mortem CWD test is not valid unless it is performed by an accredited veterinarian on retropharyngeal lymph node, rectal mucosa, or tonsillar tissue with at least six lymphoid follicles submitted within thirty (30) days of collection on an animal that is at least eighteen (18) months of age and has not been source of ante-mortem testing within the prior twenty-four (24) months.  

   8. Samples in which the infectious CWD prion is detected will be considered CWD-suspect pending confirmation at the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory. Any facility with a CWD-suspect or confirmed positive sample will immediately be quarantined by the state wildlife veterinarian, and no movement certificates allowing movement into the facility will be issued except as authorized by the state wildlife veterinarian in accordance with an approved herd disease response plan. Additionally, any facility that is or has been in possession of a deer that was in a CWD-suspect or CWD-confirmed positive facility shall be quarantined, and no movement certificates allowing movement into the facility will be issued until it is determined that the facility is not epidemiologically linked to the CWD suspect or confirmed positive deer or is determined upon further testing that the suspect deer is not a confirmed positive.  

   9. Big game hunting preserve permittees shall report escaped animals and entry of any free-ranging cervids into the facility immediately to a conservation agent.  

   10. The holder of a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit must ensure that all CWD test results required by this section are submitted to the state wildlife veterinarian by the USDA-approved diagnostic laboratory within seven (7) days of completion of testing. In the event of confirmed positive results from a Chronic Wasting Disease test, the permit holder shall comply with a herd disease response plan approved by the department. The plan may include, but not be limited to, quarantine requirements, testing and depopulation, premises cleaning and disinfection, additional fencing requirements, and restocking guidelines. Failure to comply with an approved herd disease response plan may result in the suspension or revocation of permit privileges.  

   11. All Class III cervids listed on the Approved Confined Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105 for Class III wildlife breeders acquired by a holder of a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit must be individually identified on a Movement Certificate issued by the department. A Movement Certificate must be completed by the breeder and list the official identification, age, gender, species, complete address of both the origin and destination, and the complete name, address, and permit number of all parties to the transaction. The original form must accompany the shipment and a copy shall be maintained for at least five (5) years by the permit holders, unless otherwise documented in a department-provided database. All other cervids and ungulates acquired by a holder of a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit must be individually identified on a Breeder’s Movement Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. A Breeder’s Movement Certificate must be completed by the breeder and contain complete and accurate information including the official identification, age, gender, species, complete address of birth, origin, and destination, and complete address and name of buyer and seller. The Breeder’s Movement Certificate must accompany the shipment and a copy maintained for at least five (5) years by the permit holder. The source of all Class III cervids listed on the Approved Confined Wildlife Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105 for Class III wildlife breeders must be a Class III breeder facility. The source of all other cervids must be a herd that is enrolled in a state of Missouri administered Chronic Wasting Disease herd certification program. 

   12. New permits for big game hunting preserves will not be issued for a period of five (5) years within twenty-five (25) miles of a location where Chronic Wasting Disease-positive animal(s) have been confirmed by the department except as follows:  

A. New permits may be issued during this time period for the existing location of a big game hunting preserve with a valid permit; and  

B. New permits may be issued during this time period for a big game hunting preserve located more than ten (10) miles and less than twenty-five (25) miles from a location where Chronic Wasting Disease-positive animal(s) have been confirmed by the department, provided—  

   (I) The perimeter of the preserve is enclosed by a double fence having a minimum distance of ten feet (10') between the interior and exterior fences;  

   (II) The interior and exterior fences are constructed and maintained in accordance with 3 CSR 10-9.220;  

   (III) For preserves subject to double fencing requirements as a condition of their permit, all applicable measurements for determining compliance with the minimum acreage requirements of this rule will be based on the interior fence; and  

   (IV) No animal may be confined, pursued, or taken in the area between the interior and exterior fences on preserves subject to double-fencing requirements as a condition of their permit.  

   13. Live cervids imported into the state shall not be held in a licensed big game hunting preserve. Only cervids born inside the state of Missouri may be propagated, held in captivity, and hunted on big game hunting preserves. Prior to accepting any cervid, the big game hunting preserve must obtain evidence that the cervid was born inside the state of Missouri, such as relevant portions of the breeder’s herd certification inventory and movement certificates. The big game hunting preserve shall maintain such documentation for five (5) years and provide to the department upon request.  

   14. Within thirty (30) days from the revocation or expiration of a licensed Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit for any reason and prior to the removal of any fencing, the permit holder must remove all animals from the premises either by depopulation with approval by a conservation agent, or transfer to a licensed big game hunting preserve with approval by the state wildlife veterinarian. Facilities with a CWD positive within the past five (5) years must depopulate upon revocation or expiration of their permit.     

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-10.765. Original rule filed Jan. 19, 1972, effective Feb. 1, 1972. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.570: Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950.  

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit. To maintain and operate a hound running area and to purchase, transport, propagate, hold in captivity and sell to or release legally acquired foxes and coyotes into a permitted hound running area. [Fee: fifty-four dollars ($54).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Sept. 29, 1994, effective July 1, 1995. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.575: Hound Running Area: Privileges, Requirements
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for ear tags to 3 CSR 10-9.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9— Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(3) The holder of a Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit may obtain live foxes and coyotes from a holder of a valid Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-10.788 and 3 CSR 10-10.789. Ear tags attached to foxes and coyotes in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.789 shall remain on each fox or coyote obtained from a Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit holder. Permittees may also purchase foxes and coyotes from a holder of a Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit or a holder of a Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit. Foxes and coyotes may be held in temporary confinement facilities on the hound running area or another location specified on the permit. These foxes and coyotes may only be released into a permitted hound running area and must be individually marked with ear tags [provided by]purchased from the department.[ for which the permittee shall pay sixty cents (60¢) per tag.] These animals may not be given away, released to the wild, or exported, except with written authorization of the director. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Sept. 29, 1994, effective July 1, 1995. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.625: Field Trial Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Field Trial Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

(1) Field Trial Permit. To conduct a field trial on lands other than those owned or leased by the department, application for a permit must be made to the department by a resident[,] and postmarked not less than ten (10) days prior to the trial. The application shall specify location of trial headquarters in Missouri, area where the trial will be held, type of wildlife to be chased or pursued, approximate number of hunters, approximate number of dogs, and starting and closing dates. A single trial permit shall not cover a period of more than ten (10) consecutive days. [Fee: twenty-two dollars ($22).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 27, 1975, effective Dec. 31, 1975. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025.  

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.627: Dog Training Area Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Dog Training Area Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950.  

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

Dog Training Area Permit. To operate a dog training area, and to purchase, hold, release and shoot on the training area only legally obtained and captive-reared: pheasants, exotic partridges, quail, and mallard ducks. [Fee: twenty-two dollars ($22).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 31, 1965, effective Dec. 31, 1965. Amended: Filed Aug. 6, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.640: Licensed Trout Fishing Area Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Licensed Trout Fishing Permit to 3 CSR 10-9.950.  

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Proposed Amendment

Licensed Trout Fishing Area Permit. To maintain and operate a licensed trout fishing area, and to stock legally acquired trout. [Fee: one hundred eight dollars ($108).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed April 24, 2000, effective July 1, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10- 9.950: Confined Wildlife Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Other Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Summary:

This rule establishes confined wildlife permit fees and other fees associated with exercising the privileges of this chapter.

 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

(1) Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are below. If the fees or costs in this rule conflict with any fee or cost elsewhere in this chapter, the fees and costs in this rule shall control.

 

(A) Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit (3 CSR 10-9.350). Fee: sixty-three dollars ($63). 

 

(B) Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit (3 CSR 10-9.351). Fee: three hundred sixteen dollars ($316).

 

(C) Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit (3 CSR 10-9.352). Fee: sixty-three dollars ($63).

 

(D) Wildlife Exhibitor Permit (3 CSR 10-9.370). Fee: one thousand one hundred three dollars ($1,103).

 

(E) Wildlife Hobby Permit and other fees.

1. Wildlife Hobby Permit (3 CSR 10-9.420). Fee: thirteen dollars ($13).

2. Quail bands described in 3 CSR 10-9.420. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per 100 bands.

3. Pheasant bands described in 3 CSR 10-9.420. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per 100 bands.             

 

(F) Wildlife Collector’s Permits.

1. Wildlife Collector's Permit for Scientific Purposes (3 CSR 10-9.425). Fee: seven dollars ($7).

2. Wildlife Collector’s Permit for Special Collections of Wildlife (3 CSR 10-9.425). Fee: sixty-five dollars ($65).

 

(G) Resident Falconry Permit (3 CSR 10-9.440). Fee: one hundred twenty-six dollars ($126). 

 

(H) Licensed hunting preserve permits and other fees.

1. Game Bird Hunting Preserve Permit (3 CSR 10-9.560). Fee: two hundred one dollars ($201).

2.Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit (3 CSR 10-9.560). Fee: two hundred and eighty-four dollars ($284) 

3.Game bird transportation stickers described in 3 CSR 10-9.565. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per one hundred (100) stickers.

4. Ungulate locking leg seals required by 3 CSR 10-9.565. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per one hundred (100) seals.

 

(I) Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit and other fees.

1. Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit (3 CSR 10-9.570). Fee: sixty-three dollars ($63).

2. Coyote and fox ear tags required by 3 CSR 10-9.575. Fee: six dollars ($6) per ten (10) tags.

 

(J) Field Trial Permit (3 CSR 10-9.625). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25).

1. Quail bands described in 3 CSR 10-9.625. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per 100 bands.

2. Pheasant bands described in 3 CSR 10-9.625. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per 100 bands. 

 

(K) Dog Training Area Permit and other fees.

1. Dog Training Area Permit (3 CSR 10-9.627). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25). 

2. Game bird transportation stickers described in 3 CSR 10-9.628. Fee: twenty dollars ($20) per one hundred (100) stickers.

 

(L) Licensed Trout Fishing Area Permit (3 CSR 10-9.640). Fee: one hundred twenty-six 

dollars ($126).

 

(2) A replacement for a lost, destroyed, or mutilated confined wildlife permit may be obtained only through the department office in Jefferson City. Upon verification of the original permit, a replacement permit will be issued at no cost.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.   

PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will cost private entities an estimated twenty-two thousand four hundred fifty-seven dollars ($22,457) in the aggregate.   

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

I.          Department Title: Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title:  Chapter 9—Wildlife Code: Confined Wildlife: Privileges, Permits, Standards

Rule Number and Name:3 CSR 10-9.950 Confined Wildlife Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Other Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Type of Rulemaking:

Proposed Rule

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:Classification by types of business entities which would likely be affected: Estimated in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
   
2,032 individuals Individuals obtaining a 2026 Confined Wildlife Permit and related items.Aggregate costs are estimated at $22,457. 

III.        WORKSHEET

223 (individuals purchasing a Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit) X $9 (permit price increase)= $2,007. 

19 (individuals purchasing a Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit) X $47 (permit price increase)= $893. 

99 (individuals purchasing a Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit) X $9 (permit price increase)= $891. 

5 (individuals purchasing a Wildlife Exhibitor Permit) X $76 (permit price increase)=  $380. 

99 (individuals purchasing a Wildlife Hobby Permit) X $2 (permit price increase)=  $198. 

18 (individuals purchasing Pheasant Bands) X $10 (band price increase)=  $180. 

70 (individuals purchasing Quail Bands) X $10 (band price increase)=  $700. 

225 (individuals purchasing a Wildlife Collector’s Permit for Scientific Purpose) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $225. 

64 (individuals purchasing a Wildlife Collector’s Permit for Special Collections of Wildlife) X $10 (permit price increase)=  $640. 

43 (individuals purchasing a Resident Falconry Permit) X $18 (permit price increase)=  $774. 

146 (individuals purchasing a Game Bird Hunting Preserve Permit) X $69 (permit price increase)= $10,074.

38 (individuals purchasing a Big Game Hunting Preserve Permit) X $24 (permit price increase)= $912.

308 (individuals purchasing Transportation Stickers) X $7 (permit price increase)=  $2,156.

27 (individuals purchasing Locking Leg Seals) X $9 (permit price increase)=  $243.

23 (individuals purchasing a Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit) X $9 (permit price increase)=  $207.

9 (individuals purchasing Ear Tags) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $9.

286 (individuals purchasing a Field Trial Permit) X $3 (permit price increase)=  $858.

322 (individuals purchasing a Dog Training Area Permit) X $3 (permit price increase)=  $966.

8 (individuals purchasing a Licensed Trout Fishing Area Permit) X $18 (permit price increase)= $144.

Individuals affected

223 + 19 + 99 + 5 + 99 + 18 + 70 + 225 + 64 + 43 + 146 + 38 + 308 + 27 + 23 + 9 + 286 + 322 + 8 = 2,032 individuals

Annual Costs

$2,007 + $893 + $891 + $380 + $198 + $180 + $700 + $225 + $640 + $774 + $10,074 + $912 + $2,156 + $243 + $207 + $9 + $858 + $966 + $144 = $22,457.

IV.       ASSUMPTIONS

Sales estimates are based on an average of permit year 1999 to 2022 sales reduced by 5%. 

The commission based its proposed permit price increases on information from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) related to cost-of-living increases from July 2015 to June 2024. CPI is a commonly used measurement of the average changes over time in prices paid by consumers for consumer goods and services. The commission is recommending a gradual price increase over 10 years at a CPI of 50% for resident permits and 100% for non-resident and commercial permits.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.705: Commercialization
Summary:

This amendment identifies the rule where fees are established for the permits and other privileges of this chapter.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10 – Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(2) Permits for commercial wildlife may be obtained only upon satisfaction of all requirements imposed by this code, including payment of fees at the time of application. Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are established in 3 CSR 10-10.950. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 18, 1970, effective Dec. 31, 1970. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.707: Resident Fur Dealer’s Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Fur Dealer’s Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Resident Fur Dealer’s Permit. To buy, sell, possess, process, transport, and ship the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri from July 1 through June 30, except as provided in subsection (1)(B) of this rule. Permits issued to a firm, organization, or partnership for individual or itinerant use shall include the names of no more than four (4) resident users.  

(A) Annual Permit. [Fee: one hundred dollars ($100).]  

  1. Three- (3-) Day Permit. To buy the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri for three (3) consecutive days, and to sell, possess, process, transport and ship the pelts and carcasses acquired during the three (3) days indicated on the permit from July 1 through June 30. [Fee: fifty dollars ($50).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 16, 1973, effective Dec. 31, 1973. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 
PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.  
PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 
NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.708: Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit. To buy, sell, possess, process, transport, and ship the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri from July 1 through June 30, except as provided in subsection (1)(B) of this rule. Nonresident fur dealers shall conduct business only at the locations in Missouri specified on the permit, with resident fur dealers at their business location and at established fur auction sites.  

  1. Annual Permit. [Fee: three hundred dollars ($300).] 
  1. Three- (3-) Day Permit. To buy the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri for three (3) consecutive days, and to sell, possess, process, transport and ship the pelts and carcasses acquired during the three (3) days indicated on the permit from July 1 through June 30. [Fee: one hundred fifty dollars ($150).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 6, 2006, effective Aug. 30, 2006. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 
PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 
PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 
NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.720: Commercial Fishing Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Commercial Fishing Permit and associated costs to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Commercial Fishing Permit. To take and possess commercial fish from commercial waters and to sell such fish in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.725.  

[Resident fee:                                                                      $31 

Nonresident fee:            $246] 

  1. Resident Permit. 
  1. Nonresident Permit. 

(2) In addition to this permit, each commercial fishing permittee shall tag each net, seine or group of fifty (50) hooks for juglines, trotlines, bank lines, limb lines, or throwlines with tags purchased from the department. [at the following fees: 

(A) Each trammel net one hundred (100) yards or less: $37  

(B) Each gill net one hundred (100) yards or less:          $37 

(C) Each seine one hundred (100) yards or less:           $37  

(D) Each hoop net:                     $6 

(E) Each fifty (50) hooks or fraction thereof:                     $6] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 16, 1973, effective Dec. 31, 1973. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.722: Resident Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Resident Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit. Required in addition to the Commercial Fishing Permit to take, possess, and sell bowfin, paddlefish, and shovelnose sturgeon and their eggs from the Mississippi River in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.725. [Fee: five hundred forty-two dollars ($542).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 30, 2003, effective July 1, 2004. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.724: Nonresident Mississippi River Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Nonresident Mississippi River Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

Nonresident Mississippi River Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit. Required for nonresidents of Missouri in addition to the Commercial Fishing Permit to take, possess, and sell bowfin, paddlefish, and shovelnose sturgeon and their eggs from the Mississippi River in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.725; except that any person properly licensed to harvest shovelnose sturgeon by the state of Illinois may fish within, and harvest shovelnose sturgeon from, the Missouri portion of the Mississippi River adjacent to Illinois as permitted by this Code. [Fee: three thousand seven hundred and seventy-three dollars ($3,773).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 14, 2005, effective Feb. 28, 2006. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.728: Roe Fish Dealer Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Roe Fish Dealer Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

Roe Fish Dealer Permit. To buy or possess for the purpose of selling, processing, transporting, or shipping legally-acquired bowfin, paddlefish, and shovelnose sturgeon or any parts of these species.  While on waters of the state and adjacent banks, the head and tail must remain attached to all fish; bowfin and shovelnose sturgeon must remain whole and intact; and the ovaries of paddlefish must remain intact and accompany the fish from which they were removed.  Commercial establishments that buy directly from a holder of a roe fish dealer permit and that sell directly to the general public are excluded from this permit requirement. [Resident fee: five hundred thirty-nine dollars ($539). Nonresident fee: one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three dollars ($1,973).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.732: Tag and Release Fishing Promotion Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Tag and Release Fishing Promotion Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Tag and Release Fishing Promotion Permit. To engage in tagging and releasing fish in association with a fishing promotion, contest or other event. [Fee: Two hundred fifty-seven dollars ($257).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed March 24, 2003, effective Aug. 30, 2003. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.739: Fish Utilization Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Fish Utilization Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits 

Proposed Amendment

(1) Fish Utilization Permit. To utilize other fish and invasive fish taken during bona fide fishing tournaments, to possess, transport, and donate such fish to commercial establishments.  Application for a permit must be made to the department and post marked not less than ten (10) days prior to the event. Failure to comply with reporting requirements may result in permit denial. Issuance of future permits shall be conditioned on compliance with these rules. Permit shall be valid for one (1) event that shall occur within fifteen (15) days of the issue date on the permit. [Fee:  twenty-five dollars ($25).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 2, 2020, effective Aug. 30, 2020. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.744: Commercial Deer Processing: Permit, Privileges, Requirements
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a Commercial Game Processing Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Commercial Game Processing Permit. To commercially process and store legally acquired cervids and black bears taken from the wild stock of the state at the specific location indicated on the permit. [Fee: twenty-seven dollars ($27).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed April 28, 1992, effective Dec. 3, 1992. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.767: Taxidermy; Tanning: Permit, Privileges, Requirements
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a taxidermy and/or tanning permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Taxidermy and Tanning Permit. To engage in the business of wildlife taxidermy or tanning at the specific location indicated on the permit. [Fee: thirty-two dollars ($32).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 27, 1975, effective Dec. 31, 1975. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.771: Commercial Permits: How Obtained, Replacements
Summary:

This amendment removes the replacement fee for commercial permits

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

Commercial permits and replacements for them may be issued only through the department office in Jefferson City upon receipt of proper application and the required permit fee. [A service fee of three dollars ($3) is required for a replacement commercial permit.]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed July 30, 1979, effective Jan. 1, 1980. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.788: Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10—Wildlife Code:  Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit. Required in addition to a valid Resident Trapping Permit to take, possess, transport, and hold coyote, red fox, and gray fox alive in accordance with the provisions of 3 CSR 10-10.789, and to sell or give these furbearers to the holder of a valid Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit in accordance with 3 CSR 10-9.575 and 3 CSR 10-10.789. [Fee: Fifty-one dollars ($51).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 2, 2020, effective Aug. 30, 2020. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.789: Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping: Privileges, Seasons, Methods, Requirements
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for ear tags to 3 CSR 10-10.950. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 10 – Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Proposed Amendment

(1) Coyotes, red fox, and gray fox may be taken, possessed, and held alive in confinement by the holder of a valid Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit. Coyotes, red fox, and gray fox may be taken in any number during the season dates and methods prescribed for these species by Chapter 8 of this Code and by cable restraint from November 15 through the last day of February. All coyotes and foxes taken or possessed in accordance with this rule shall be individually marked with an ear tag [provided by]purchased from the department[ for which the permittee shall pay fifty cents (50¢) per tag]. Ear tags shall be affixed immediately to each animal taken at the time and location where each coyote, red fox, or gray fox is captured.  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 2, 2020, effective Aug. 30, 2020. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.800: Resident Ginseng Dealer Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a resident ginseng dealer permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 10 – Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

PROPOSED RULE

Resident Ginseng Dealer Permit. To buy, obtain, possess, or transport uncertified ginseng plants or roots harvested by the holder of a Missouri ginseng harvester permit or landowner harvest authorization number in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.810, and to buy, obtain, possess, or transport certified ginseng plants or roots for the purpose of resale, or attempt any of these acts, and to export certified ginseng plants or roots. Permits issued to a firm, organization, or partnership for individual or itinerate use shall include the names of no more than four (4) resident users.  Commercial establishments buying or obtaining certified ginseng for use as an ingredient in manufactured food products or dietary supplements that will be sold to the general public are excluded from the permit requirement of this rule and 3 CSR 10-10.805.  [Fee: one hundred dollars ($100).]  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed February 23, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled. 

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.805: Nonresident Ginseng Dealer Permit
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for a nonresident ginseng dealer permit to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 10 – Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

PROPOSED RULE

3 CSR 10-10.805 Nonresident Ginseng Dealer Permit. To buy, obtain, possess, or transport uncertified ginseng plants or roots harvested by the holder of a Missouri ginseng harvester permit or landowner harvest authorization number in accordance with 3 CSR 10-10.810, and to buy, obtain, possess, or transport certified ginseng plants or roots for the purpose of resale, or attempt any of these acts, and to export certified ginseng plants or roots. [Fee: three hundred dollars ($300).] 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed February 23, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.810: Ginseng Dealers: Privileges, Record Keeping, Reporting Requirements
Summary:

This amendment moves the fee for ginseng certification to 3 CSR 10-10.950.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 10 – Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

PROPOSED RULE

(1) For the purposes of this Code, the term ginseng dealer(s) shall mean ginseng dealers permitted in Missouri. Ginseng dealers may buy, sell, obtain, possess, transport, import, and export ginseng plants or roots and possess such plants and roots for resale, but only in accordance with this rule, 3 CSR 10-4.113, 3 CSR 10-10.800, and 3 CSR 10-10.805.  Harvested ginseng roots in wet or dry form shall be classified as a product made from an endangered species of plant as defined in 252.240 RSMo and is listed in the "Appendices on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.” The acceptance of a ginseng dealer permit shall constitute an acknowledgment that the possession of ginseng roots in any quantity is with the intent to sell a product made from an endangered species of plant.  

(3) Certified ginseng plants or roots may be bought, obtained, transported, possessed for sale, exported, or sold by a ginseng dealer throughout the year. Ginseng plants or roots exported from the state by a ginseng dealer must be accompanied by a numbered certificate of origin on forms provided by the department. Roots may be imported from other states, territories, or countries and possessed and transported within Missouri for resale by a ginseng dealer, but only when possession is accompanied by the appropriate certification of origin issued by the state, territory, or country the ginseng originated from. Uncertified roots that have been received by a ginseng dealer from outside the state must be reported to a conservation agent immediately upon receipt and disposed of only in accordance with the agent’s instructions. Except for uncertified ginseng plants or roots possessed, bought, sold, or obtained in accordance with section (2) of this rule, all ginseng plants or roots possessed, bought, sold, or obtained by a ginseng dealer must be accompanied by a numbered certificate of origin on forms provided by the department or the appropriate certification of origin issued by the state, territory, or country the ginseng originated from.  Certificate of origin forms are issued for specific and indivisible weights of ginseng and may be obtained from a conservation agent for a fee as established in 3 CSR 10-10.950 [ of twenty-five dollars ($25)] for each certificate issued. Certification fees must be paid prior to the issuance of a certification of origin form.  

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed February 23, 2024. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-10.950: 3 CSR 10-10.950 Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Other Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Summary:

This rule establishes commercial permit fees and other fees associated with exercising the privileges of this chapter.

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

Proposed Rule

(1) Fees and costs for permits and other privileges found in this chapter are below. If the fees or costs in this rule conflict with any fee or cost elsewhere in this chapter, the fees and costs in this rule shall control.

 

(A) Resident Fur Dealer’s Permit (3 CSR 10-10.707).

1. Annual Permit. Fee: one hundred dollars ($100).

2. Three- (3-) Day Permit. Fee: fifty dollars ($50).

 

(B)  Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit (3 CSR 10-10.708).

1. Annual Permit. Fee: three hundred dollars ($300).

2. Three- (3-) Day Permit. Fee: one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

 

(C) Commercial fishing permits and other fees.

1. Resident Commercial Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-10.720). Fee: forty-four ($44).

2. Nonresident Commercial Fishing Permit (3 CSR 10-10.720). Fee: three hundred forty-nine dollars ($349).

3. Commercial fishing gear tags required by 3 CSR 10-10.720:

A. Each trammel net one hundred (100) yards or less: Fee: fifty-two dollars ($52);

B. Each gill net one hundred (100) yards or less: Fee: fifty-two dollars ($52);

C. Each seine one hundred (100) yards or less: Fee: fifty-two dollars ($52);

D. Each hoop net: Fee: nine dollars ($9); and

E. Each fifty (50) hooks or fraction thereof: Fee: nine dollars ($9).

4. Resident Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit (3 CSR 10-10.722). Fee: six hundred forty-one dollars ($641).

5. Nonresident Mississippi River Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit (3 CSR 10-    10.724). Fee: four thousand four hundred twenty dollars ($4,420).

6. Resident Roe Fish Dealer Permit (3 CSR 10-10.728). Fee: six hundred thirty-one dollars ($631).

7. Nonresident Roe Fish Dealer Permit (3 CSR 10-10.728). Fee: three thousand twenty-two dollars ($3,022).

(D) Tag and Release Fishing Promotion Permit (3 CSR 10-10.732). Fee: two hundred seventy-six dollars ($276).

 

(E) Fish Utilization Permit (3 CSR 10-10.739). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25).

 

(F)Commercial Game Processing Permit (3 CSR 10-10.744). Fee: twenty-seven dollars ($27).

 

(G) Taxidermy and Tanning Permit (3 CSR 10-10.767). Fee: thirty-eight dollars ($38). 

 

(H) Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit and other fees.

1. Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit (3 CSR 10-10.788). Fee: fifty-five dollars ($55).

2. Coyote and fox ear tags required by 3 CSR 10-10.789. Fee: six dollars ($6.00) per ten (10) tags.

 

(I) Resident Ginseng Dealer Permit and other fees.

1. Resident Ginseng Dealer Permit (3 CSR 10-10.800). Fee: one hundred dollars ($100).

2. Ginseng Certification (3 CSR 10-10.810). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25) for each certificate issued.

 

(J) Nonresident Ginseng Dealer Permit and other fees.

1. Nonresident Ginseng Dealer Permit (3 CSR 10-10.805). Fee: three hundred dollars ($300).

2. Ginseng Certification (3 CSR 10-10.805). Fee: twenty-five dollars ($25) for each certificate issued.

 

(2) Replacements for lost, destroyed, or mutilated commercial wildlife permits may be 

obtained only through the department office in Jefferson City. Upon verification of the 

original permit, a replacement permit will be issued at no cost.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 16, 2025.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.   

PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will cost private entities an estimated sixteen thousand and four dollars ($16,004) in the aggregate.  

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

I.          Department Title: Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title:  Chapter 10—Wildlife Code: Commercial Permits: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Rule Number and Name:3 CSR 10-10.950 Permit Pricing: Permit Fees; Other Fees; Permit Replacement Cost
Type of Rulemaking:

Proposed Rule

 

II.           SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:Classification by types of business entities which would likely be affected: Estimated in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
2,582 individuals Individuals obtaining a Commercial permit.Aggregate costs are estimated at $16,004 

III.          WORKSHEET

153 (individuals purchasing a Resident Commercial Fishing Permit) X $13 (permit price increase)= $1,989.

7 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Commercial Fishing Permit) X $103 (permit price increase)= $721.

65 (individuals purchasing an Equipment Tag: Trammel Net) X $15 (permit price increase)=  $975.

66 (individuals purchasing an Equipment Tag: Gill Net) X $15 (permit price increase)=  $990.

3 (individuals purchasing an Equipment Tag: Seine) X $15 (permit price increase)=  $45.

960 (individuals purchasing an Equipment Tag: Hoop Net) X $3 (permit price increase)=  $2,880.

410 (individuals purchasing an Equipment Tag: 50 Hooks) X $3 (permit price increase)=  $1,230.

4 (individuals purchasing a Resident Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit) X $99 (permit price increase)= $396.

0 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Mississippi River Roe Fish Commercial Harvest Permit) X $647 (permit price increase)=  $0.

1 (individuals purchasing a Resident Roe Fish Dealer Permit) X $92 (permit price increase)= $92.

0 (individuals purchasing a Nonresident Roe Fish Dealer Permit) X $1049 (permit price increase)= $0.

0 (individuals purchasing a Tag and Release Fishing Promotion Permit) X $19 (permit price increase)=  $0.

722 (individuals purchasing a Taxidermy; Tanning Permit) X $6 (permit price increase)=  $4,332.

6 (individuals purchasing a Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit) X $4 (permit price increase)=  $24.

138 (individuals purchasing Ear Tags) X $1 (permit price increase)=  $138.

Individuals Affected

153+7+65+66+3+960+410+4+1+722+6+138= 2,535 

Annual Costs

1,989+721+975+990+45+2,880+1230+2,588+92+4,332+24+138= $16,004.

IV.         ASSUMPTIONS

Sales estimates are based on an average of permit year 1999 to 2022 sales reduced by 5%. 

The commission based its proposed permit price increases on information from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) related to cost-of-living increases from July 2015 to June 2024. CPI is a commonly used measurement of the average changes over time in prices paid by consumers for consumer goods and services. The commission is recommending a gradual price increase over 10 years at a CPI of 50% for resident permits and 100% for non-resident and commercial permits.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
3 CSR 10-20.805: Definitions
Summary:

This amendment adds a definition for a cubby and clarifies the definition of a snare.

Title 3—DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Division 10—Conservation Commission

Chapter 20—Wildlife Code: Definitions

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

(19) Cubby: An enclosure, either constructed or natural, with a single entrance used to attract a furbearer. 

[(19)](20) Days or dates: All days and dates shall be inclusive. A day shall begin or end at midnight, unless otherwise specified. 

[(20)](21) Department: The Department of Conservation as specified in Section 3, Reorganization Act of 1974, pursuant to Article IV, Section 40(a) of Constitution of Missouri (see also Article IV, Section 12). 

[(21)](22) Director: The director of the Department of Conservation. 

[(22)](23) Ditch: Any artificial drainageway, tributary to a stream or body of water, and containing sufficient water to support fish. 

[(23)](24) Domicile: The place where a person has his/her true, fixed, and permanent home and principal establishment and to which whenever s/he is absent s/he has the intention of returning. It is his/her legal residence, as distinguished from his/her temporary place or abode; or his/her home, as distinguished from a place to which business or pleasure may temporarily call him/her. 

[(24)](25) Drowning set: Trap or snare sets constructed with a solid fiber or steel rod or cable, anchored at each end, having a drowning lock attached to the trap or snare allowing the trap or snare to only slide one (1) way, and located in water at a depth sufficient for drowning.

[(25)](26) Electric Bicycle: Any two (2)- or three (3)-wheeled device equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of not more than seven hundred fifty (750) watts, and which meets one of the following three classes: 

(A) "Class 1 electric bicycle,” an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour; 

(B) "Class 2 electric bicycle,” an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty (20) miles per hour; or 

(C) "Class 3 electric bicycle,” an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour. 

[(26)](27) Established field trial area: One (1) contiguous tract of privately-owned land that is fenced or enclosed in a manner to reasonably prevent dogs pursuing or chasing wildlife from leaving the area, where the primary use of the land is for training dogs to pursue and chase wildlife or to conduct field trials. 

[(27)](28) Field trial: An organized event, contest, demonstration, or trial of dogs whether or not prizes or awards of any kind are offered, and where dogs may be used to chase, locate, pursue, or retrieve wildlife. 

[(28)](29) Firearms: Pistols, revolvers, and rifles propelling a single projectile at one (1) discharge including those powered by spring, air, or compressed gas, and shotguns not larger than ten (10) gauge. 

[(29)](30) Flies, lures, and baits: The following are authorized for use except where restricted in 3 CSR 10-6.415, 3 CSR 10-6.535, 3 CSR 10-11.205, 3 CSR 10-12.135, and 3 CSR 10-12.150. 

  (A) Natural and scented baits—A natural fish food such as bait fish, crayfish, frogs permitted as bait, grubs, insects, larvae, worms, salmon eggs, cheese, corn, and other food substances not containing any ingredient to stupefy, injure, or kill fish. Does not include flies or artificial lures. Includes dough bait, putty or paste-type bait, any substance designed to attract fish by taste or smell, and any fly, lure, or bait containing or used with such substances. 

  (B) Soft plastic bait (unscented)—Synthetic eggs, synthetic worms, synthetic grubs, and soft plastic lures. 

  (C) Artificial lure—A lure constructed of any material excluding soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait as defined in (A) or (B) above. 

  (D) Fly—An artificial lure constructed on a single-point hook, using any material except soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait as defined in (A) or (B) above, that is tied, glued, or otherwise permanently attached. 

[(30)](31) Furbearing animals: Furbearers: Badger, beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, mountain lion, muskrat, nutria, opossum, raccoon, red fox, river otter, spotted skunk, and striped skunk. 

[(31)](32) Game birds: American coot, American woodcock, crows, ducks, Eurasian collared dove, geese, gray partridge, mourning dove, northern bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasant, ruffed grouse, sora rail, Virginia rail, white-winged dove, wild turkey, and Wilson’s snipe. 

[(32)](33) Game fish: Shall include the following in which the common names are to be interpreted as descriptive of, but not limiting, the classification by Latin names. 

  (A) Ambloplites, all species of goggle-eye (commonly known as Ozark bass, rock bass, shadow bass) and their hybrids. 

  (B) Esox, all species commonly known as muskellunge, tiger muskie, muskie-pike hybrid, northern pike, chain pickerel, grass pickerel. 

  (C) Ictalurus, all species except bullheads, commonly known as channel catfish, blue catfish, Mississippi cat, Fulton cat, spotted cat, white cat, willow cat, fiddler cat. 

  (D) Lepomis gulosus, commonly known as warmouth. 

  (E) Micropterus, all species of black bass and their hybrids, commonly known as largemouth bass, lineside bass, smallmouth bass, brown bass, Kentucky bass, spotted bass. 

  (F) Morone, all species and their hybrids, commonly known as white bass, yellow bass, striped bass. 

  (G) Oncorynchus, Salvelinus, and Salmo, all species commonly known as salmon, char, and trout. 

  (H) Polyodon, all species, commonly known as paddlefish, spoonbill. 

  (I) Pomoxis, all species, commonly known as crappie, white crappie, black crappie. 

  (J) Pylodictis, commonly known as flathead catfish, goujon, yellow cat, river cat. 

  (K) Sander, all species and their hybrids, commonly known as walleye, pike perch, jack salmon, sauger. 

  (L) Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, commonly known as shovelnose sturgeon, hackleback, sand sturgeon. 

[(33)](34) Game mammals: Black bears, cottontail rabbit, deer, elk, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, groundhog (woodchuck), jackrabbit, swamp rabbit, and furbearers as defined. 

[(34)](35) Grab: The act of snagging or attempting to snag a fish by means of a pole, line, and hook manipulated by hand. 

[(35)](36) Handgun: Any firearm originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one (1) or more barrels when held in one (1) hand, and having a short stock designed to be gripped by one (1) hand at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s), with a barrel less than sixteen inches (16”) in length, measured from the face of the bolt or standing breech (excluding any muzzle device not permanently attached to the barrel), and an overall length less than twenty-six inches (26”) as measured between the muzzle of the barrel and the rearmost portion of the firearm (excluding any pistol brace, muzzle device, or other firearm accessory not permanently attached to the firearm). The use of a pistol brace is specifically authorized, and a second hand may be used for support when firing. 

[(36)](37) Hook: Single- or multiple-pronged hooks and the ordinary artificial lures with attached single- or multiple-pronged hooks and dropper flies. A multiple-pronged hook or two (2) or more hooks employed to hold a single bait, shall be considered a single hook in counting the allowable total in use. 

[(37)](38) Invasive fish: Shall include fish defined as prohibited in 3 CSR 10-4.117(C) and the following:   

  (A) Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)  

  (B) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) 

[(38)](39) Invertebrate: Any animal lacking a backbone; this includes all animal phyla other than Chordata. (Examples include insects and other arthropods, flatworms, roundworms, segmented worms, and mollusks.) 

[(39)](40) Length of fish: Total length is measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with the fish laid flat on the rule with mouth closed and tail lobes pressed together. The length of paddlefish is measured from the eye to the fork of the tail. The length of sturgeon is measured from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail. 

[(40)](41) Limit: The maximum number or quantity, total length, or both, of any wildlife permitted to be taken or held in possession by any person within a specified period of time according to this Code. 

[(41)](42) Managed deer hunt: A prescribed deer hunt conducted on a designated area for which harvest methods, harvest quotas, and numbers of participants are determined annually and presented in the deer hunting rules (3CSR 10-7.431 and 3 CSR 10-7.436). 

[(42)](43) Mouth of stream or ditch: The point at which a line projected along the shore of a main stream or ditch at the existing water level at time of measurement crosses any incoming stream or ditch. 

[(43)](44) Multi-use Trail: A trail upon which hiking and at least one (1) of the following other activities are allowed concurrently: bicycling and equestrian use. 

[(44)](45) Mussels: All species of freshwater mussels and clams. Includes all shells and alive or dead animals. Two (2) shell halves (valves) shall be considered one (1) mussel. 

[(45)](46) Muzzleloading firearm: Any firearm capable of being loaded only from the muzzle; including any firearm capable of having the powder or propellant loaded from the breech, provided the bullet or projectile(s) is/are capable of being loaded only from the muzzle.

[(46)](47) Night vision equipment: Optical devices (that is, binoculars or scopes) using light amplifying circuits that are electrical or battery powered. 

[(47)](48) Nonresident landowner: Any nonresident of Missouri who is the owner of at least seventy-five (75) acres in one (1) contiguous tract in the state of Missouri, or any member of the immediate household whose legal residence and domicile is the same as the nonresident landowner’s for at least thirty (30) days last past.  For the purposes of this definition, settlors, revocable, and permissible distributees are defined as found in Section 456.1-103 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. In the case of corporate ownership of land or land held in trust, persons defined as nonresident landowners include nonresidents of Missouri who are— 

  (A) General partners of resident or foreign limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, or limited liability limited partnerships, and general partners of general partnerships formed by written agreement; 

  (B) Officers of resident or foreign corporations; 

  (C) Managing members of resident or foreign limited liability companies; 

  (D) Officers of benevolent associations organized pursuant to Chapter 352 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri; 

  (E) Settlors of a revocable trust; 

  (F) Permissible distributees of an irrevocable trust. 

[(48)](49) Open season: That time when the pursuing and taking of wildlife is permitted. 

[(49)](50) Other fish: All species other than those listed as endangered in 3 CSR 10-4.111, alligator gar, or defined in this rule as game fish. 

[(50)](51) Persons with disabilities: A person who is blind, as defined in section 8.700, RSMo, or a person with medical disabilities which prohibits, limits, or severely impairs one’s ability to ambulate or walk, as determined by a licensed physician as follows: The person cannot ambulate or walk fifty (50) or less feet without stopping to rest due to a severe and disabling arthritic, neurological, orthopedic condition, or other severe and disabling condition; or the person cannot ambulate or walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive device; or the person is restricted by a respiratory or other disease to such an extent that the person’s forced respiratory expiratory volume for one (1) second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one (1) liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than sixty (60) mmHg on room air at rest; or the person uses portable oxygen; or the person has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s functional limitations are classified in severity as class III or class IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association. (A person’s age, in and of itself, shall not be a factor in determining whether such person is physically disabled.) 

[(51)](52) Poisons, contaminants, pollutants: Any substances that have harmful effect upon wildlife. 

[(52)](53) Pole and line: Fishing methods using tackle normally held in the hand, such as a cane pole, casting rod, spinning rod, fly rod, or ice fishing tackle commonly known as a tip-up, to which not more than three (3) hooks with bait or lures are attached. This fishing method does not include snagging, snaring, grabbing, or trotlines or other tackle normally attached in a fixed position. 

[(53)](54) Possessed and possession: The actual and constructive possession and control of things referred to in this Code. 

[(54)](55) Public roadway: The right of way which is either owned in fee or by easement by the state of Missouri or any county or municipal entity, or which is used by the general public for travel and is also regularly maintained by Department of Transportation, federal, county, or municipal funds or labor. 

[(55)](56) Pursue or pursued: Includes the act of trying to find, to seek, or to diligently search for wildlife or feral swine for the purpose of taking this wildlife or feral swine. 

[(56)](57) Resident Landowner: Any Missouri resident who is the owner of at least five (5) acres in one (1) contiguous tract, or any member of the immediate household whose legal residence or domicile is the same as the landowner’s for at least thirty (30) days last past, except ownership of at least (20) acres in one (1) contiguous tract is required to qualify for resident landowner privileges to hunt bears, deer, elk, and turkey. For the purposes of this definition, settlors, revocable, and permissible distributees are defined as found in Section 456.1-103 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. In the case of corporate ownership of land or land held in trust, persons defined as resident landowners include residents of Missouri who are— 

  (A) General partners of resident or foreign limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, or limited liability limited partnerships, and general partners of general partnerships formed by written agreement; 

  (B) Officers of resident or foreign corporations; 

  (C) Managing members of resident or foreign limited liability companies; 

  (D) Officers of benevolent associations organized pursuant to Chapter 352 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri; 

  (E) Settlors of a revocable trust; 

  (F) Permissible distributees of an irrevocable trust. 

[(57)](58) Sell: To exchange for compensation in any material form, and the term shall include offering for sale. 

[(58)](59) Snag or Snagging: The act of hooking or attempting to hook a fish in a part of the body other than the mouth or jaw by means of a pole, line, and hook. Snagging is characterized by a repeated drawing or jerking motion of the pole, line, and hook or by trolling with an unbaited hook rather than enticement by bait or lure. 

[(59)](60) Snare: A device for the capture of furbearers [in a water-set] by use of a cable loop. Snares must be constructed of cable that is at least five sixty-fourths inch (5/64") and no greater than one-eighth inch (1/8") in diameter, and must be equipped with a mechanical lock and anchor swivel. 

[(60)](61) Speargun: A mechanically powered device that propels a single- or multiple pronged spear underwater. 

[(61)](62) Store and storage: Shall also include chilling, freezing, and other processing. 

[(62)](63) Take or taking: Includes killing, trapping, snaring, netting, or capturing in any manner, any wildlife or feral swine, and also refers to pursuing, molesting, hunting, wounding; or the placing, setting, or use of any net, trap, device, contrivance, or substance in an attempt to take; and every act of assistance to every other person in taking or attempting to take any wildlife or feral swine. 

[(63)](64) Transgenic: Any organism, or progeny thereof, that contains DNA from a species that was not a parent of that organism. 

[(64)](65) Transport and transportation: All carrying or moving or causing to be carried or moved from one (1) point to another, regardless of distance, vehicle, or manner, and includes offering or receiving for transport or transit. 

[(65)](66) Underwater spearfishing: The taking of fish by a diver while underwater, with the aid of a manually or mechanically propelled, single- or multiple-pronged spear. 

[(66)](67) Ungulate: Hoofed animals. 

[(67)](68) Waters of the state: All rivers, streams, lakes, and other bodies of surface water lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the state which are not entirely confined and located completely upon lands owned or leased by a single person or by two (2) or more persons jointly or as tenants in common or by corporate shareholders, and including waters of the United States lying within the state. Waters of the state will include any waters which have been stocked by the state or which are subject to movement of fishes to and from waters of the state. 

[(68)](69) Zoo: Any publicly owned facility, park, building, cage, enclosure, or other structure or premises in which live animals are held and exhibited for the primary purpose of public viewing. 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-11.805. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: May 16, 2025. 

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: July 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
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