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All activities other than the authorized access uses such as hunting, fishing, or wildlife viewing are prohibited.

Deer hunting requires a valid deer hunting permit. Turkey hunting requires a valid turkey hunting permit. Dove, snipe, woodcock, rail hunting requires a Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit. In addition, a hunter will need a valid small game hunting permit unless they meet exemption qualifications below.

Under its current rules, the Missouri Department of Conservation provides free landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting for Missourians who own at least 5 acres of land. That policy includes members of the landowners' immediate households.

The adult does not need a permit during the youth portions of firearms deer season. (Adults may not hunt deer with a firearm during the youth portions.) At all other times during the fall deer and turkey seasons, the adult must be properly licensed.

Must use landowner permits only on their qualifying property. To hunt on other land, landowners must purchase regular permits. Must be at least 6 years old to obtain landowner permits.

You must own at least 20 contiguous acres of land. You must be an immediate household member of a resident landowner who owns at least 20 contiguous acres of land.

Deer. The ideal size land for rifle hunting deer is about 50 acres. If a person is hunting along, you could get away with as little as 10 acres, but this would present challenges. Unless you are a perfect shot, it's likely that you would be tracking wounded animals onto other people's property.

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.

MO Conservation Areas Open for Hunting Missouri offers various hunting opportunities for the majority of game species. This map source includes coverage for all 531 conservation areas open for hunting in Missouri and is based on the official boundaries published by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

You can purchase permits at your local Department office and at many stores that sell hunting and fishing equipment. From your smartphone using the MO Hunting app. Your valid permit will appear on the app immediately after purchase. Buy via telephone at 800-392-4115.