MDC Hunting and Fishing Seasons and Limits
Fishing Seasons
See the Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations for more information.
| Season | Open Date | Close Date | Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass White, yellow, striped and hybrids |
Open All Year | 15 | 30 | See Wildlife Code for length limits | |
| Black Bass Impoundments |
Open All Year | 6 | 12 | See Wildlife Code for length limits | |
| Black Bass Specified streams |
Sat, May 24, 2008 | Sat, Feb 28, 2009 | 6 | 12 | See Wildlife Code for length limits |
| Catfish Blue |
Open All Year | 5 | 10 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations. | |
| Catfish Channel |
Open All Year | 10 | 20 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations. | |
| Catfish Flathead |
Open All Year | 5 | 10 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations. |
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| Crappie Black and White |
Open All Year | 30 | 60 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and restrictions on some waters. | |
| Gigging Non-game fish |
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 | Sat, Jan 31, 2009 | |||
| Muskellunge |
Open All Year | 1 | 2 | See Wildlife Code for length limits |
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| Northern Pike |
Open All Year | 1 | 2 | See Wildlife Code for length limits | |
| Pickerel Chain and Grass |
Open All Year | 6 | 12 | ||
| Rock Bass Goggle-eye and warmouth |
Open All Year | 15 | 30 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations. | |
| Snagging Non-game fish |
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Mon, Sep 15, 2008 |
Thu, May 15, 2008 Sat, Jan 31, 2009 |
20 | 40 | See Wildlife Code for restrictions on the Mississippi River |
| Sturgeon Shovelnose |
Open All Year | 10 | 20 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other restrictions | |
| Trout Areas |
Open All Year | See fishing regulations for seasons and limits | |||
| Trout Parks No Creel |
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Mon, Feb 9, 2009 | Catch and release only | ||
| Walleye and Sauger |
Open All Year | 4 | 8 | See Wildlife Code for length limits | |
Hunting Seasons
See the Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information
| Season | Open Date | Close Date | Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Snipe |
Mon, Sep 1, 2008 | Tue, Dec 16, 2008 | 8 | 16 | |
| Coyote |
Mon, May 12, 2008 | Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Any number | Any number | See Wildlife Code Restrictions apply during deer and turkey seasons. |
| Crow |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 | Tue, Mar 3, 2009 | Any number | Any number | No limit |
| Deer Archery |
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Deer Youth |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 Sat, Jan 3, 2009 |
Sun, Nov 2, 2008 Sun, Jan 4, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Deer Firearms |
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Permits and regulations available in July |
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| Deer Muzzleloader |
Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Sun, Dec 7, 2008 | Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Deer Antlerless |
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 | Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | In 73 counties. Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Furbearers |
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Sat, Jan 31, 2009 | |||
| Groundhog |
Mon, May 12, 2008 | Mon, Dec 15, 2008 | Any number | Any number | No limit |
| Pheasant Northern Zone |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 | Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | See Wildlife Code for limits restrictions | ||
| Pheasant Southern Zone |
Mon, Dec 1, 2008 | Fri, Dec 12, 2008 | See Wildlife Code for limits and restrictions | ||
| Quail |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 | Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | 8 | 16 | |
| Rabbit |
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 | Sun, Feb 15, 2009 | 6 | 12 | No more than 2/4 swamp rabbits |
| Ruffed Grouse |
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Thu, Jan 15, 2009 | 2 | 4 | See Wildlife Code for restrictions |
| Squirrel |
Sat, May 24, 2008 | Sun, Feb 15, 2009 | 6 | 12 | |
| Turkey Archery |
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Woodcock |
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | 3 | 6 |
Waterfowl Seasons
Read the Waterfowl Digest
Get additional waterfowl season and limit information.
| Season | Open Date | Close Date | Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Geese and Brant |
Sat, Sep 27, 2008 Sat, Nov 22, 2008 |
Sun, Oct 5, 2008 Fri, Jan 30, 2009 |
2 | 4 |
Bag limit 3, possession limit 6 in the early season. |
| Ducks North |
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Tue, Dec 23, 2008 | 6 | 12 | See the waterfowl season page for additional information |
| Ducks Middle |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 | Tue, Dec 30, 2008 | 6 | 12 | See the waterfowl season page for additional information |
| Ducks South |
Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Sun, Jan 25, 2009 | 6 | 12 | See the waterfowl season page for additional information |
| Light Geese |
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Fri, Jan 30, 2009 | 20 | Snow/Blue/Ross's geese |
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| Light Geese Conservation Order |
Sat, Jan 31, 2009 | Thu, Apr 30, 2009 | Any number | Any number | Snow/Blue/Ross's geese |
| White-fronted Geese |
Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | Fri, Jan 30, 2009 | 2 | 4 | |
| Youth Waterfowl South |
Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | 6 | 12 |
Trapping Seasons
See the Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information
| Season | Open Date | Close Date | Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver and Nutria |
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Any number | Any number | See Wildlife Code for limits and restrictions |
| Furbearers |
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Sat, Jan 31, 2009 | |||
| Otters and Muskrats |
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Sat, Jan 31, 2009 | Closing date varies by location. Otter Management Area E closes on February 20. |
Closed Seasons
The following seasons are closed at this time. Check Conservation Actions regularly to see when these seasons will reopen.
| Season | Last Season Open Date |
Last Season Close Date |
Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog and Green Frog |
Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | 8 | 16 | Season opens at sunset on opening day. |
| Canada Geese and Brant |
Sat, Sep 27, 2008 Sat, Nov 22, 2008 |
Sun, Oct 5, 2008 Fri, Jan 30, 2009 |
2 | 4 |
Bag limit 3, possession limit 6 in the early season. |
| Deer Archery |
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Deer Urban |
Fri, Oct 3, 2008 | Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | In eleven counties. Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Deer Youth |
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 Sat, Jan 3, 2009 |
Sun, Nov 2, 2008 Sun, Jan 4, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Dove |
Mon, Sep 1, 2008 | Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | 12 | 24 | |
| Paddlefish |
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 | Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | 2 | 4 | See Wildlife Code for length limits and other restrictions |
| Pheasant Youth |
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | 2 | 4 | Northern Zone only. |
| Quail Youth |
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | 8 | 16 | |
| Snagging Non-game fish |
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Mon, Sep 15, 2008 |
Thu, May 15, 2008 Sat, Jan 31, 2009 |
20 | 40 | See Wildlife Code for restrictions on the Mississippi River |
| Sora and Virginia Rails |
Mon, Sep 1, 2008 | Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | 25 | 25 | |
| Teal |
Sat, Sep 6, 2008 | Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | 4 | 8 | |
| Trout Parks |
Sat, Mar 1, 2008 | Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | 4 | 8 | See Wildlife Code for limits |
| Turkey Youth |
Sat, Apr 12, 2008 | Sun, Apr 13, 2008 | Residents only See the Spring Turkey Hunting booklet for more information. |
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| Turkey Spring |
Mon, Apr 21, 2008 | Sun, May 11, 2008 | See the Spring Turkey Hunting booklet for more information. | ||
| Turkey Archery |
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 |
Permits and regulations available in July | ||
| Turkey Fall Firearms |
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 | Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permits and regulations available in July |
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| Youth Waterfowl North |
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 | Sun, Oct 19, 2008 | 6 | 12 | |
| Youth Waterfowl Middle |
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | 6 | 12 |
