What Hunting Season Is It In Missouri?

Posted onAuthorJeanneThro

Here are some useful links for Missouri outdoor recreation. A quick reference of hunting, fishing & trapping seasons are also listed, however, make sure to check official regulations for more information.

Mingo, Missouri National Park

Mingo, National Wildlife Refuge, Missouri

  • Badger 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Bobcat 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Coyote: Hunting 05/12/2014 – 03/31/2015
  • Coyote: Trapping 11/15/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Fox (Red or Gray) 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Opossum 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Rabbit: Hunting 10/01/2015 – 02/15/2016
  • Rabbit: Trapping 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Raccoon 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Striped Skunk 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Beaver and Nutria: Trapping 11/15/2014 – 03/31/2015
  • Mink 11/15/2015 – 01/31/2016
  • Otters and Muskrats 11/15/2014 – 02/20/2015
  • Bullfrog and Green Frog 06/30/2015 – 10/31/2015
  • Common Snipe 09/01/2014 – 12/16/2014
  • Crow 11/01/2014 – 03/03/2015
  • Deer: Archery 09/15/2015 – 11/13/2015 & 11/25/2015 – 01/15/2016 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Deer: Firearms (Main Portion) 11/14/2015 – 11/24/2015 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Deer: Firearms, Alternative Methods 12/19/2015 – 12/29/2015 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Deer: Firearms, Antlerless In open areas 11/25/2015 – 12/06/2015 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Deer: Firearms, Urban In open areas 10/09/2015 – 10/12/2015 Only antlerless deer may be harvested. Check with local government for allowed hunting methods.
  • Deer: Firearms, Youth 10/31/2015 – 11/01/2015 & 01/02/2016 – 01/03/2016 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Dove 09/01/2014 – 11/09/2014
  • Ducks Middle Zone 11/01/2014 – 12/30/2014
  • Ducks North Zone 10/25/2014 – 12/23/2014
  • Ducks South Zone 11/27/2014 – 01/25/2015
  • Geese: Brant 10/04/2014 – 10/12/2014 & 11/27/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Geese: Canada Geese 10/04/2014 – 10/12/2014 & 11/27/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Geese: Light Geese 10/25/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Geese: Light Geese Conservation Order 02/01/2014 – 04/30/2014
  • Geese: White-fronted 11/27/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Groundhog 05/11/2015 – 12/15/2015
  • Pheasant 11/01/2015 – 01/15/2016
  • Pheasant: Youth 10/24/2015 – 10/25/2015
  • Quail 11/01/2015 – 01/15/2016
  • Quail: Youth 10/24/2015 – 10/25/2015
  • Sora and Virginia Rails 09/01/2014 – 11/09/2014
  • Squirrel 05/23/2015 – 02/15/2016
  • Teal 09/06/2014 – 09/21/2014
  • Turkey: Archery 09/15/2015 – 11/13/2015 & 11/25/2015 – 01/15/2016 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Turkey: Fall Firearms 10/01/2015 – 10/31/2015 Permits and regulations available in July
  • Turkey: Spring 04/20/2015 – 05/10/2015
  • Turkey: Youth 04/11/2015 – 04/12/2015
  • Woodcock 10/15/2014 – 11/28/2014
  • Youth Waterfowl: Youth Middle 10/25/2014 – 10/26/2014
  • Youth Waterfowl: Youth North 10/18/2014 – 10/19/2014
  • Youth Waterfowl: Youth South 11/22/2014 – 11/23/2014
  • Black Bass: Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky Impoundments Open All Year
  • Black Bass: Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky From other streams Open All Year
  • Black Bass: Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky From Ozark streams 05/24/2014 – 02/28/2015
  • Catfish: Blue Open All Year
  • Catfish: Channel Open All Year
  • Catfish: Flathead Open All Year
  • Crappie: Black and white Open All Year
  • Goggle-eye (Rock Bass) Open All Year
  • Muskellunge Open All Year
  • Mussels and Clams Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Bow): Bow Streams, except portions of Missouri, Mississippi, St. Francis rivers Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Bow): Bow Impounded Waters 04/01/2015 – 01/31/2016 & 02/01/2016 – 03/31/2016
  • Nongame Fish (Bow): Bow Temporary overflow of a river or ditch Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Bow): Bow Portions of Missouri, Mississippi and St. Francis rivers Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Crossbow): Crossbow Impounded waters and temporary overflow of a river or ditch Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Gigging): Gig, atlatl Temporary overflow of a river or ditch Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Gigging): Gig, atlatl Impounded Waters 02/01/2014 – 09/14/2014
  • Nongame Fish (Gigging): Gig, atlatl Streams and impounded waters 09/15/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Nongame Fish (Line): Pole and line, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line Streams and impounded waters Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Snagging): Snagging, grabbing Streams and impounded waters 03/15/2014 – 05/15/2014 & 09/15/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Nongame Fish (Snagging): Snagging, grabbing Temporary overflow of a river or ditch Open All Year
  • Nongame Fish (Snaring): Snaring Streams and impounded waters 03/15/2014 – 05/15/2014 & 09/15/2014 – 01/31/2015
  • Nongame Fish (Underwater Spear): Underwater spear Impounded waters and temporary overflow of a river or ditch Open All Year
  • Northern Pike Open All Year
  • Paddlefish 03/15/2015 – 04/30/2015
  • Paddlefish Mississippi River 03/15/2015 – 05/15/2015 & 09/15/2015 – 12/15/2015
  • Pickerel: Chain and Grass Open All Year
  • Sturgeon – Shovelnose Open All Year
  • Trout Open All Year
  • Trout Trout Parks 03/01/2015 – 10/31/2015
  • Trout: No Creel Trout Parks 11/13/2015 – 02/08/2016
  • Turtle: Common Snapping Turtles Open All Year
  • Turtle: Soft-shelled Turtles 07/01/2015 – 12/31/2015
  • Walleye and Sauger Open All Year