Missouri Fishing & Hunting
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for Missouri, each linked to its official government source.
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Missouri Fishing & Hunting License
Missouri requires license for both. Trout stamp for trout parks. Deer and turkey permits separate. MDC-managed lands abundant.
FISHING: License required age 16+ ($14 resident, $57 non-resident). Trout permit for trout parks and designated areas. HUNTING: Small game license required ($12 resident, $87 non-resident). Deer and turkey permits required separately, with cost varying by permit type (archery/firearms, antlered/antlerless). Antlerless deer permits available. Spring and fall turkey seasons. MDC Conservation Areas provide extensive public access. Hunter education required. RSMo §252.
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