Missouri Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
In order to make hunting in the state as easy as possible, licenses for Missouri hunting seasons are available online, and can be obtained through the Department of Conservation’s mobile app.
Missouri Deer Seasons
Youth Firearms | Oct. 28-29 Nov. 24-26 |
Antlerless Firearms | Oct. 6-8 Dec. 2-10 |
Firearms, Alternative Methods | Dec. 23-Jan. 2 |
Firearms, November Portion | Nov. 11-21 |
Archery | Sept. 15-Nov. 10 Nov. 22-Jan. 15 |
**Season dates vary by zone
Missouri Turkey Seasons
Fall Firearms | Oct. 1-31 |
Fall Archery | Sept. 15-Nov. 10 Nov. 22-Jan. 15 |
Spring Youth Hunt | TBD |
Spring General Season | TBD |
Missouri generally releases its spring turkey hunting season dates in December of the prior year. For more information, visit the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website.
Missouri Elk Seasons
Archery | Oct. 21-29 |
Firearms | Dec. 9-17 |
Elk hunting is a limited season. To hunt elk in Missouri, outdoors enthusiasts must apply; hunters are selected by a randomized drawing. For more information, visit the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website.
Missouri Small Game Seasons
Squirrel | May 27-Feb. 15 |
Groundhog | May 8-Dec. 15 |
Coyote | Jan. 1-Dec. 31 |
Crow | Nov. 1-March 3 |
Dove | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 |
Fox | Nov. 15-Jan. 31 |
Opossum | Nov. 15-Jan. 31 |
Pheasant | Nov. 1-Jan. 15 |
Quail | Nov. 1-Jan 15 |
Woodcock | Oct. 15-Nov. 28 |
Sora and Virginia Rail | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 |
**Season dates vary by zone
Some Missouri hunting seasons vary by zone. For more information on regional dates, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website. Missouri offers some of the most accommodating hunting seasons in the country.