Managed Deer Hunts List 2025-2026

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Archery without Atlatl (31 hunts – longbow, recurve bow, compound bow, or crossbow only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
1Blue and Gray CP1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1440GAug. 23
2Blue and Gray CP1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1540GSept. 6
3Blue River Parkway Zone 11JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1430GAug. 23
4Blue River Parkway Zone 11JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1530GSept. 6
5Blue River Parkway Zone 21JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1430GAug. 23
6Blue River Parkway Zone 21JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1530GSept. 6
7Blue River Parkway Zone 31JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1425GAug. 23
8Blue River Parkway Zone 31JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1525GSept. 6
9Blue River Parkway Zone 41JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1425GAug. 23
10Blue River Parkway Zone 41JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1525GSept. 6
11Blue Springs Lake1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1440GAug. 23
12Blue Springs Lake1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1540GSept. 6
13Cape Girardeau City2,5,6 (Includes Juden Creek and Cape Woods CAs)Cape GirardeauOct. 18-2414GOct. 4
14Cape Girardeau City2,5,6 (Includes Juden Creek and Cape Woods CAs)Cape GirardeauNov. 1-714GOct. 4
15Cape Girardeau City2,5,6 (Includes Juden Creek and Cape Woods CAs)Cape GirardeauNov. 15-2114GOct. 4
16Cape Girardeau City2,5,6 (Includes Juden Creek and Cape Woods CAs)Cape GirardeauNov. 29-Dec. 514GOct. 4
17Cape Girardeau City2,5,6 (Includes Juden Creek and Cape Woods CAs)Cape GirardeauDec. 13-1914GOct. 4
18Fellows Lake2GreeneOct. 25-Nov. 1420GOct. 17
19Fellows Lake2GreeneNov. 22-Dec. 1220GNov. 13
20Lake Jacomo - East1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1440GAug. 23
21Lake Jacomo - East1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1540GSept. 6
22Lake Jacomo - West1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1430GAug. 23
23Lake Jacomo - West1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1530GSept. 6
24Lake Springfield2 (This hunt has limited access. Most units are accessed by boat.)GreeneOct. 25-Nov. 1415GOct. 16
25Landahl Park1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1430GAug. 23
26Landahl Park1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1530GSept. 6
27Longview Lake CP1JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1450GAug. 23
28Longview Lake CP1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1550GSept. 6
29Monkey Mountain1JacksonNov. 19-Jan. 1540GSept. 6
30Monkey Mountain - Women Only1,5JacksonSept. 15-Nov. 1435GAug. 23
31Springfield CNC Properties2,6GreeneDec. 13-155FDec. 6
Archery (44 hunts - longbow, recurve bow, compound bow, crossbow, or atlatl only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
32August A. Busch CASt. CharlesSept. 15 - 28150C 
33August A. Busch CASt. CharlesOct. 11 - 24150C 
34August A. Busch CASt. CharlesDec. 15 - Jan. 15300F 
35Bicentennial CANewtonNov. 1 - 1430C 
36Burr Oak Woods CAJacksonNov. 1 - 3025F 
37Burr Oak Woods CAJacksonDec. 1 - 3125F 
38Caney Mountain CA - Inside Fenced PortionOzarkDec. 6 - 14100C 
39Columbia Bottom CASt. LouisNov. 1 - 1540C 
40Columbia Bottom CASt. LouisDec. 15 - 3140C 
41Creve Coeur CP2St. LouisOct. 20 - Nov. 1430GOct. 11
42Fabick Nature Preserve2St. LouisOct. 9 - 1615GOct. 1
43Fabick Nature Preserve2St. LouisNov. 6 - 1315GOct. 1
44Fabick Nature Preserve2St. LouisDec. 11 - 1815GOct. 1
45Forest 44 CASt. LouisOct. 1 - 1575C 
46Forest 44 CASt. LouisDec. 1 - 31100C 
47Greensfelder CP2St. LouisOct. 20 - Nov. 1445GOct. 11
48James A. Reed WA4JacksonSept. 15 - Oct. 1050F 
49James A. Reed WA4JacksonOct. 13 - Nov. 750F 
50James A. Reed WA4JacksonNov. 17 - Jan. 250F 
51Jefferson Barracks CP2St. LouisOct. 20 - Nov. 1420GOct. 11
52Klamberg (Roger) Woods CA2St. LouisNov. 3 - 75GOct. 30
53Lost Valley Fish Hatchery - Portion of Area Closed to HuntingBentonNov. 15 - 256FNov. 9
54Marais Temps Clair CASt. CharlesSept. 20 - 2820B 
55Marais Temps Clair CASt. CharlesOct. 25 - Nov. 215B 
56McDonnell CP2St. LouisOct. 20 - Nov. 145GOct. 11
57Otter Slough CAStoddardSept. 15 - Oct. 515C 
58Otter Slough CAStoddardOct. 11 - 2615C 
59Otter Slough CAStoddardNov. 1 - 1415C 
60Otter Slough CAStoddardNov. 29 - Dec. 1415C 
61Otter Slough CAStoddardDec. 20 - Jan. 1515C 
62Peck Ranch CA - Inside Fenced Portion4Carter/ShannonNov. 5 - 9150B 
63Phantom Forest CA and Bittersweet Woods CA2St. LouisDec. 1 - 55GNov. 29
64Powder Valley CNC2St. LouisNov. 1 - 38GOct. 30
65Queeny Park2St. LouisOct. 20 - Nov. 1430GOct. 11
66Rockwoods RangeSt. LouisNov. 1 - 3075C 
67Rockwoods RangeSt. LouisDec. 1 - 3175C 
68Rockwoods ReservationSt. LouisOct. 13 - 3012C 
69Rockwoods ReservationSt. LouisNov. 3 - 1612C 
70Rockwoods ReservationSt. LouisDec. 1 - 1512C 
71Runge CNCColeNov. 7 - 95CNov. 6
72Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesSept. 15 - 28150C 
73Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesOct. 11 - 24150C 
74Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesDec. 15 - Jan. 15300F 
75Whetstone Creek CACallawayOct. 24 - Nov. 1375G 
 
Muzzleloader or Cap-and-Ball Firearms Only (16 hunts - in-lines and scopes are allowed)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
76August A. Busch CASt. CharlesNov. 15 - 18100G 
77August A. Busch CASt. CharlesNov. 22 - 25100C 
78Babler SPSt. LouisNov. 7 - 960G 
79Caney Mountain CA - Inside Fenced PortionOzarkOct. 18 - 19200C 
80Forest 44 CASt. LouisNov. 3 - 430C 
81Forest 44 CASt. LouisNov. 17 - 1830C 
82Ha Ha Tonka SPCamdenNov. 7 - 9100GNov. 6
83James A. Reed WA4JacksonNov. 10 - 1340F 
84Marais Temps Clair CASt. CharlesDec. 31 - Jan. 1520B 
85Mingo NWRStoddard/WayneDec. 6 - 780C 
86Peck Ranch CA - Inside Fenced Portion4Carter/ShannonDec. 6 - 7200B 
87Pelican Island NA (Hunt area typically accessible only by boat.)St. LouisNov. 8 - 1080G 
88Robertsville SPFranklinNov. 8 - 935JOct. 29
89Rock Bridge Memorial SP - Excluding Gans Creek Wild AreaBooneNov. 3 - 450G 
90Rock Bridge Memorial SP - Gans Creek Wild AreaBooneNov. 3 - 425G 
91Watkins Mill SPClayNov. 1 - 280J 
Shotguns (2 hunts - with slugs only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
92Columbia Bottom CASt. LouisNov. 29 -Dec. 620B 
93Marais Temps Clair CASt. CharlesOct. 4 -Nov. 1220B 
Firearms (13 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
94Bennett Spring SPDallas/LacledeNov. 7 - 960JNov. 6
95Cuivre River SP3LincolnNov. 1 - 5150G 
96Harry S Truman SP3BentonDec. 1 - 445JNov. 30
97Long Branch SPMaconNov. 8 - 1130J 
98Mark Twain SPMonroeDec. 6 - 730H 
99Montauk SPDentDec. 2 - 445J 
100St. Francois SPSt. FrancoisDec. 5 - 835G 
101St. Joe SPSt. FrancoisNov. 15 - 1640J 
102Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesNov. 15 - 18100A 
103Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesNov. 22 - 25100C 
104Whetstone Creek CACallawayOct. 17 - 1965E 
105Whetstone Creek CACallawayNov. 20 - 2450D 
106Whetstone Creek CACallawayDec. 5 - 765E 
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Beginner Hunters Deer Hunts (10 hunts - Only hunters who have never harvested a deer are eligible to apply.)

Beginner Hunters - Firearms (6 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
107August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center5 (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)St. CharlesOct. 6 - 75BSept. 23
108August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center5 (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)St. CharlesNov. 24 - 255BOct. 14
 Charles W. Green CA and Three Creeks CA - Waters - Russell Unit (573 - 815 - 7901, ext. 2866 by Nov. 21. Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)BooneDec. 6 - 75A,IDec. 6
109Forest 44 CA - Jay Henges Range Restricted Portion5 (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)St. LouisOct. 13 - 144BSept. 8
110Forest 44 CA - Jay Henges Range Restricted Portion5 (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)St. LouisOct. 20 - 214BSept. 8
 Prairie Fork CA - Women Only5 (573 - 522 - 4115, ext. 3420 by Sept. 19. Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)CallawayOct. 11 - 125A,IOct. 11

 

Beginner Youth Hunters - Firearms (2 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only). Only for hunters ages 11 - 15.
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
 Charles W. Green CA and Three Creeks CA - Waters - Russell Unit (573 - 815 - 7901, ext. 2886 by Oct. 13. Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)BooneNov. 1 - 26B,INov. 1
111Smithville Lake MLClay/ClintonDec. 13 - 1410CDec. 13
Beginner Hunters - Shotguns (2 hunts - with slugs only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
112Burr Oak Woods CA5 (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)JacksonOct. 18 - 1915COct. 17
113Shaw Nature Reserve - Women Only5 (Hunters must provide their own mentor and be accompanied by mentor during hunt.)FranklinOct. 18 - 266BSept. 21
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Youth Deer Hunts (12 hunts - Only for hunters ages 11 - 15.)

Youth - Archery (1 hunt - longbow, recurve bow, compound bow, crossbow, or atlatl only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
114Monkey Mountain1JacksonSept. 15 - Nov. 1425FAug. 23
Youth - Shotguns (2 hunts - with slugs only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
115Columbia Bottom CASt. LouisNov. 1 - 215B 
116Lost Valley Fish Hatchery - Portion of Area Closed to Hunting (Hunters will be accompanied by an MDC-approved mentor during hunt.)BentonNov. 29 - 305BNov. 28
Youth - Firearms (9 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
117August A. Busch CASt. CharlesNov. 1 - 260C 
118Clarence Cannon NWRPikeOct. 4 - 55BOct. 4
119Davisdale CAHowardOct. 25 - 2635GOct. 24 or 25
120Mingo NWRStoddard/WayneNov. 8 - 940B 
121Ozark National Scenic Riverways - Big Spring AreaCarterDec. 6 - 710DDec. 5
122Peck Ranch CA - Inside Fenced PortionCarter/ShannonOct. 11 - 1265B 
123Smithville Lake MLClay/ClintonDec. 13 - 1425CDec. 13
124Swan Lake NWRCharitonDec. 5 - 715BDec. 5
125Weldon Spring CASt. CharlesNov. 1 - 260C 
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There are 15 hunts for people with disabilities. Apply for the Swan Lake and Bois D'Arc hunts using the online system. Apply for all other hunts by calling the hunt location during normal business hours from July 1-31 unless noted otherwise.

Youth with Disabilities - Firearms (1 hunt - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
 Mingo NWR (573-222-3589)StoddardNov. 8-95B 
People with Disabilities - Firearms (10 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
 Camp Crowder Training Site - MO Army National Guard Disabled Veterans Hunt (573-638-9517)NewtonOct. 21-237COct. 21
 Clarence Cannon NWR3 (573-847-2333)PikeOct. 24-269COct. 24
 Clearwater Lake ML - Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities and Mobility Impaired Hunt (573-223-7777)WayneNov. 8-96BNov. 7
 Coldwater CA - Hunters in Wheelchairs Only (573-663-7130)WayneNov. 15-255I 
 Ozark National Scenic Riverways - Big Spring Area Exceptional Warrior Mobility Impaired Hunt (573-323-4929)CarterOct. 25-2610COct. 24
 Smithville Lake USACE (816-389-3947)Clay/ClintonNov. 22-2360C 
 Stockton Lake ML (417-276-3113)Cedar/DadeNov. 8-925CNov. 8
126Swan Lake NWRCharitonOct. 31-Nov. 210BOct. 31
 Truman Dam and Reservoir ML3 (660-438-7317)Benton/Henry/St. ClairNov. 7-925CNov. 7
 Wappapello Lake ML (573-222-8562)Butler/WayneOct. 18-1925BOct. 17
People with Disabilities - Muzzleloader or Cap-and-Ball Firearms Only (3 hunts - in-lines and scopes are allowed)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
127Bois D'Arc CAGreeneOct. 11-128COct. 10
 Loess Bluffs NWR (660-442-3187 to apply and inquire about ADA requirements.)HoltNov. 1-29COct 31
 Mingo NWR (573-222-3589)StoddardDec. 6-75C 
People with Disabilities - Muzzleloader, Shotgun, or Long/Recurve/Compound Bow, or Crossbow (1 hunt)
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
 Mark Twain Lake6 (573-735-4097 by Aug. 19)Monroe/RallsNov. 22-2335I 
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Military Personnel/Veterans - Firearms (2 hunts - centerfire, shotguns with slugs, air-powered guns only) Hunters apply through the Missouri Veterans Commission at their local Veterans Service Office.
Hunt No.LocationCountyDateNumber of Hunters DrawnLimitMandatory Pre-hunt Orientation
 Crowder SP Veterans HuntGrundyNov. 7-920JNov. 7
 Mark Twain SP Hero HuntMonroeNov. 8-920FNov. 7
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Footnotes

  1. Participants must pay a $10 administrative fee to Jackson County. If chosen for this hunt, please call 816-503-4800 for fee deadlines.
  2. Hunters are required to hunt from an elevated stand, except for Hunt Nos. 18, 19, and 24 where hunters may be exempt with a note from a physician.
  3. Antlered deer do not have to have at least one antler with at least four points.
  4. Antlered deer must have at least one antler with at least four points.
  5. Hunters must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
  6. Hunters must complete an approved hunter or bowhunter education course to participate.

Limit Codes

When you purchase your managed deer hunting permit, you will receive permits to take the number of deer allowed at the hunt you are attending.

  • A = 1 antlerless deer
  • B = 1 deer of either sex
  • C = 2 deer, but only 1 antlered
  • D = 2 deer, but only 1 antlered; must take and check-in antlerless deer before taking antlered deer
  • E = 2 antlerless deer
  • F = 3 deer, but only 1 antlered
  • G = 3 deer, but only 1 antlered; must take and check-in 1 antlerless deer before taking antlered deer
  • H = 3 antlerless deer
  • I = Managed hunt permits are not available for this hunt. You must purchase archery or firearms permits and abide by season limits. Deer taken at this hunt count toward your season limit.
  • J = 3 deer, but only 1 antlered; must take and check-in 2 antlerless deer before taking antlered deer