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Browse managed waterfowl hunting opportunities on the 13 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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2026-27 Managed Waterfowl Area Details
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 573-658-2332 | 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 2026-2027 season. Call the area office for updates. | |||||||||
| 5 | Fountain Grove — 8,122 acres Linn and Livingston counties 660-626-1794 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | X | 1 p.m. closure in designated areas |
| 6 | Four Rivers — 13,929 acres Vernon and Bates counties 417-853-4593 | 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 | Nodaway Valley — 3,881 acres Holt and Andrew counties 660-626-1797 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | 1 p.m. (west side) Sunset (east side) | |
| 10 | Otter Slough — 4,866 acres Stoddard County 573-624-5821 | X | X | X | 1 | X | X | X | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Schell-Osage — 8,633 acres Vernon and St. Clair Counties 417-853-4595 | X | X | X | 2 | X | X | 1 p.m. (A Pool) Sunset (rest of area) | |
| Waterfowl hunting on Schell-Osage is closed for the 2026–2027 season pending completion of the wetland renovation project. Once completed, Waterfowl Hunting Only areas will be managed through the morning drawing. Call the area office for updates. | |||||||||
| 12 | Ted Shanks — 6,705 acres Pike County 573-248-2530 | X | X | 1 | X | X | 1 p.m. | ||
| 13 | 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.