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You must have your signed permits on hand when you go afield to hunt.

New! You may use the MO Hunting app to carry your permits afield.
Permits cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Fall turkey permits may be used in any order, and multiple permits may be filled on the same day

Purchasing Permits

You may purchase your fall turkey hunting permits beginning July 1 using any of the methods below.

Over the counter from any permit vendor. Buy early to avoid long lines. No surcharges will be assessed.
Online anytime using the e-Permits System at mdc.mo.gov/epermits. Use your credit card and pay a $1 surcharge. Print your permit at home and have it in hand immediately.
From your smartphone using the MO Hunting app.
Use your credit card and pay a $1 surcharge. Your valid permit will appear on the app immediately after purchase.
By telephone at 800-392-4115. Use your credit card and pay a $2 surcharge. Allow 10 days for delivery.

Archer's Hunting Permit

Limits:

Deer: Two deer of either sex, but only one antlered deer may be taken before November 16.
Turkeys: Two turkeys of either sex.
Furbearers: See Seasons for prescribed limits. Hunters may sell furbearers harvested under this permit. Nonresidents may not harvest furbearers with this permit.
Small game: See Seasons for prescribed limits.

Notes:

Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.

See if you qualify for a resident landowner permit.

Resident:

$19.00

Resident Landowner:

$0.00

Nonresident:

$225

Youth (6-15):

$9.50

Deer - Archery

Sep 15, 2019 to Nov 15, 2019Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 15, 2020

Turkey - Archery

Sep 15, 2019 to Nov 15, 2019Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 15, 2020

Groundhog

May 06, 2019 to Dec 15, 2019

Coyote Hunting

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019

Squirrel

May 25, 2019 to Feb 15, 2020

Rabbit Hunting

Oct 01, 2019 to Feb 15, 2020

Striped Skunk

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Fox (Red or Gray)

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Opossum

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Badger

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Bobcat

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Raccoon

Nov 15, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020

Allowed

Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow

Prohibited

Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.

Fall Firearms Turkey Hunting Permit

Limits:

Two turkeys of either sex. Both may be taken on the same day.

Notes:

Permit valid in all counties except Dunklin, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, and Scott.

Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.

See if you qualify for a resident landowner permit.

Resident:

$13.00

Resident Landowner:

$0.00

Nonresident:

$110.00

Youth (6-15):

$6.50

Allowed

Shotguns (including .410) with shot not larger than No. 4 (only during fall firearms and spring season)
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes and quickpoints sights
Atlatls
Crossbows

Prohibited

Shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells in magazine and chamber combined
Shot larger than No. 4 (in use or possession)
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, live decoys, bait, or dogs

Note

Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.

Spring Turkey Hunting Permit

Limits:

Two male turkeys or turkeys with a visible beard.

Notes:

Only one turkey may be taken during the first week of the season. If you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two during the second or third weeks of the season, but you may not take them both on the same day.

Anyone using a turkey call to assist another hunter must be properly licensed with either a filled or unfilled spring turkey hunting permit.

Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.

See if you qualify for a resident landowner permit.

Resident:

$17.00

Resident Landowner:

$0.00

Nonresident:

$190.00

Youth (6-15):

$8.50

Allowed

Shotguns (including .410) with shot not larger than No. 4 (only during fall firearms and spring season)
Longbows, compound bows, or recurve bows of any draw weight
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes and quickpoints sights
Crossbows
Atlatls

Prohibited

Shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells in magazine and chamber combined
Shot larger than No. 4 (in use or in possession)
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of dogs, electronic calls, electronically activated calls, live decoys
Use of bait, which includes grain or other feed placed or scattered so as to attract turkeys. An area is considered baited for 10 days after complete removal of the bait. A hunter can be in violation if they take or attempt to take a turkey by aid of bait where the hunter knows or reasonably should know the area is or was baited. It is illegal to place bait in a way that causes others to be in violation of the baiting rule.

Check the Code

This is NOT a legal document. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year.
Refer to the Wildlife Code.

Exemptions

See if you qualify for permit exemptions

Military

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.