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Missouri Hunting Seasons & Prices

2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.

Missouri offers 2026 hunting seasons for whitetail and turkey across archery, firearm, muzzleloader, and any method methods. Seasons run from September 15, 2026 through May 10, 2027. Nonresident tags are $360, with resident tags starting around $19.50.

Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.

Season dates

Whitetail

SeasonMethodOpensClosesNotesTrack
ArcheryArcherySep 15, 2026Nov 13, 2026🔔
Firearms Early AntlerlessFirearmOct 9, 2026Oct 11, 2026Open counties🔔
Firearms Early YouthFirearmOct 24, 2026Oct 25, 2026🔔
Firearms NovemberFirearmNov 14, 2026Nov 24, 2026🔔
Late ArcheryArcheryNov 25, 2026Jan 15, 2027🔔
Firearms Late YouthFirearmNov 27, 2026Nov 29, 2026🔔
Firearms Late AntlerlessFirearmDec 5, 2026Dec 13, 2026Open counties🔔
Alternative Methods (Muzzleloader)MuzzleloaderDec 26, 2026Jan 5, 2027🔔

Turkey

SeasonMethodOpensClosesNotesTrack
Fall FirearmsFirearmOct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026Open counties🔔
Spring YouthAny methodApr 11, 2027Apr 12, 2027🔔
SpringAny methodApr 20, 2027May 10, 2027🔔

License & tag prices

SpeciesResidentNonresidentNotes
Deer$19.50$360NR: Firearms Deer · Resident Archer's Permit (deer + fall turkey) is $22.00

Missouri sells per-species permits. A resident Archer's Hunting Permit ($22) covers deer and fall turkey by archery; firearms deer uses the Firearms Any-Deer Permit. Spring turkey permits are sold separately.

Source: Missouri Department of Conservation Hunting Permits (mdc.mo.gov/permits)

Missouri hunt units

Explore harvest history, success rates, and draw odds by unit.

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Missouri hunting FAQ

When does whitetail season open in Missouri in 2026?
Missouri's 2026 whitetail archery season opens September 15 and runs through November 13. Always confirm exact dates with the state wildlife agency before hunting.
What big-game species can you hunt in Missouri?
In 2026, Missouri has hunting seasons for whitetail and turkey.

📊 Missouri harvest trends

How Missouri's harvest has moved season to season, from official state reports.