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Browse managed waterfowl hunting opportunities on the 14 conservation areas listed below. These intensively managed wetlands provide waterfowl with much-needed habitat during migration. MDC limits the number of hunting parties on these areas to enhance hunting quality and maintain resource integrity.
- Some of these areas have permanent blinds, and others provide opportunities for hunters to wade in or hunt from boat blinds.
- Most areas have disabled-accessible blinds.
- Permits and federal duck stamps are not sold at conservation areas. Please purchase permits, duck stamps, or reprints of lost or misplaced permits before attending draws at participating conservation areas.
- You must be a Missouri resident with a conservation number to use the waterfowl reservation system.
- For specific questions about waterfowl hunting areas, call your local MDC office.
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All of these areas include shallow marsh hunting.
| Location | Wade-and-Shoot Hunting | Water Blinds | Field Hunting for Geese | Number of ADA Blinds | Boats for Blinds Only | Boat Launches | Camping | Closing Time | ||||||||
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| 1 | B.K. Leach — 4,307 acres Lincoln County 573-898-5905 | X | X | 1 | 1 p.m. | |||||||||||
| 2 | Bob Brown — 3,307 acres Holt County 660-446-2694 | X | 0 | X | X | 1 p.m. | ||||||||||
| 3 | Duck Creek — 6,318 acres Bollinger, Stoddard, and Wayne counties 573-222-3337 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | X | 1 p.m. closure in designated areas | |||||||
| 4 | Eagle Bluffs — 4,428 acres Boone County 573-445-3882 | X | 1 | X | 1 p.m. | |||||||||||
| Construction projects are in progress that may impact hunting opportunity during the 2025-2026 season. Call 573-815-7900 for updates. | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Fountain Grove — 7,983 acres Linn and Livingston counties 660-938-4124 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | X | 1 p.m. closure in designated areas | |||||||
| 6 | Four Rivers — 13,929 acres Vernon and Bates counties 417-395-2341 | X | X | 1 | X | X | Sunset | |||||||||
| 7 | Grand Pass — 5,301 acres Saline County 660-595-2444 | X | 1 | X | X | 1 p.m. | ||||||||||
| 8 | Marais Temps Clair — 918 acres St. Charles County 573-898-5905 | X | 1 | 1 p.m. closure; waterfowl hunting Fri.–Mon. only | ||||||||||||
| 9 | Montrose — 2,750 acres Henry County 660-693-4666 | X | X | 1 | X | X | Sunset | |||||||||
| 10 | Nodaway Valley — 3,881 acres Holt and Andrew counties 660-446-3371 | X | X | 1 | X | X | 1 p.m. (west side) Sunset (east side) | |||||||||
| 11 | Otter Slough — 4,866 acres Stoddard County 573-624-5821 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | X | 1 p.m. | |||||||
| 12 | Schell-Osage — 8,633 acres Vernon and St. Clair counties 417-432-3414 | No morning drawing will be held for the season. | Area closed to all waterfowl hunting for 2025-26 season due to wetland renovation project. | |||||||||||||
| 13 | Ted Shanks — 6,705 acres Pike County 573-248-2530 | X | X | 1 | X | X | 1 p.m. | |||||||||
| 14 | Ten Mile Pond — 3,755 acres Mississippi County 573-649-2770 | X | X | 0 | X | Sunset | ||||||||||
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Note: Depending on the weather, waterfowl hunting may also be available on an informal, opportunistic basis without a reservation at open hunting areas. Visit open hunting areas for a list.