License: resident $19.00 · nonresident $251.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Antlered) | Sep 15 | Nov 14 | OTC |
| Archery (Antlered) Late | Nov 26 | Jan 15 | OTC |
| Archery (Antlerless) | Sep 15 | Jan 15 | OTC |
| Early Antlerless (Firearms) | Oct 9 | Oct 11 | License |
| Youth Firearms (Early) | Oct 24 | Oct 25 | OTC |
| Youth Firearms (Late) | Nov 27 | Nov 29 | OTC |
| November Firearms | Nov 14 | Nov 24 | OTC |
| Late Antlerless (Firearms) | Dec 5 | Dec 13 | License |
| Alternative Methods (Muzzleloader) | Dec 26 | Jan 5 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Apr 12 | Apr 13 | OTC |
| Spring Regular | Apr 21 | May 11 | OTC |
| Fall Archery | Sep 15 | Jan 15 | OTC |
| Fall Firearms | Oct 1 | Oct 31 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Jan 15 | OTC |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 15 | Jan 15 | HIP |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 1 | Jan 15 | License |
Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fox/Gray Squirrel | May 22 | Feb 15 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 30 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with MO Dept of Conservation before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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