Regulations change. Always confirm with the official state fish and wildlife agency before you hunt or fish. This site is an unofficial index, not legal advice. Each fact shows its source and the date we last read it.
Missouri: 2026-27 deer seasons, resident license fees and official links
Run by: Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Below are the deer season dates and resident license fees we could read on official pages (regulation year 2026-27). This state is newly added and coverage is partial.
Deer seasons
| Season type | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide (first segment) | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | |
| Firearms: early antlerless portion | Open counties only | Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Firearms: early youth portion | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | The commission allows this portion to move one week earlier in years it overlaps Halloween. |
| Firearms: November portion | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Archery | Statewide (second segment) | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Firearms: late youth portion | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Firearms: late antlerless portion | Open counties only | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Firearms: alternative methods portion | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 |
Source: MDC: 2026-2027 deer and turkey hunting dates. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Dates can vary by zone, unit or land type; check the official page for your location.
Selected resident license fees
| License (resident) | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small game hunting permit, resident | $11.50 | Official page | |
| Firearms any-deer hunting permit, resident | $19.50 | Official page | |
| Archer's hunting permit, resident | $22.00 | Official page | |
| Fishing permit, resident | $14.00 | Official page |
Fees are copied from the official page linked in each row, last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees, agent fees and online fees change; confirm before you buy.
Good to know
- Missouri residents may take two antlered deer during the archery and firearms seasons combined, and only one antlered deer during firearms season (all portions combined).
Source: MDC: deer firearms, November portion. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. - MDC lists a mandatory CWD sampling station requirement for deer harvested on the opening weekend of the November portion; check the page for where it applies.
Source: MDC: deer firearms, November portion. Last verified Oct 17, 2026.
Not yet researched
Which counties are open for the antlerless portions, managed hunts, turkey and small game dates, fishing seasons, non-resident fees.