| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery · Archery | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 |
| Deer | Firearm · Early Antlerless Portion · Open Counties | Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 |
| Deer | Firearm · Antlerless Portion | Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 |
| Elk | Archery · Archery | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | General | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · North Zone | Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Middle Zone | Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · South Zone | Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader · Alternative Methods | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Falconry | Feb 11, 2027 – Mar 10, 2027 |
Data verified 12 days ago against official Missouri Department of Conservation sources.
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