Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
Call 1-800-392-1111 to report poaching and arson
This permit allows you to fish or hunt frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live bait, birds (except turkey), and mammals (except deer). Missouri residents may sell furbearers taken by hunting.
Trout: In addition to this permit, a daily trout fishing tag required in trout parks, and a trout permit is required for waters outside of trout parks.
Furbearers: Nonresidents may not take furbearers with this permit, but they may chase furbearers for training dogs during the closed season. They must purchase a Furbearer Hunting and Trapping permit.
Doves, Snipe, Woodcock, Rails: In addition to this permit, you need a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit for hunting doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails.
Waterfowl: In addition to this permit, you need a federal duck stamp and a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit to hunt teal, coots, ducks, and geese.
Conservation Order: The Hunting and Fishing permit does not apply to the Conservation Order. A Conservation Order Permit is required for hunting blue, snow, and Ross’s geese during the Conservation Order.
$19.00
Note: Regulations vary between species, see the species specific regulations page for additional information.
Special Provision During the Firearms Deer Season: During the November portion statewide and antlerless portion in open counties, other wildlife may be hunted only with a shotgun and shot not larger than No. 4 or a .22 or smaller caliber rimfire rifle. This does not apply to waterfowl hunters, trappers, or to landowners on their land.
In addition to the hunting methods listed above, you may take groundhogs, squirrels, and rabbits with a cage-type trap during that species' open hunting season with a small game hunting permit.
Traps must:
Allowed fishing methods are defined under the General Fishing Rules. However, some fishing areas have additional rules, so also check for special area regulations for information on allowed methods and limits.
This is NOT a legal document. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year.
Refer to the Wildlife Code.
If you're a Missouri resident and in the National Guard or reserve forces, you may be eligible for reduced cost permits or exceptions.
Learn more about military permits.
The card makes buying hunting and fishing permits easy.
Learn more about the permit card.
Apprentice hunters can purchase firearms hunting permits and hunt in the immediate presence of a mentor.
Learn more about apprentice hunters.
Learn more about how to enroll in the Permit Auto-Renewal Service.