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MissouriDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Missouri.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 1 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | archery | |
| Firearms Early Youth Portion | Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | firearms | |
| Firearms November Portion | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 | firearms | |
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 2 | Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | archery | |
| Firearms Late Youth Portion | Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | firearms | |
| Firearms Alternative Methods Portion | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 | mixed |
Archery Deer Season — Segment 1: Statewide archery. Approved by Missouri Conservation Commission Dec 12, 2025.
Firearms Early Youth Portion: Statewide early youth firearms portion.
Firearms November Portion: Primary Missouri firearms deer season — November portion.
Archery Deer Season — Segment 2: Archery resumes after firearms November portion.
Firearms Late Youth Portion: Late youth firearms portion.
Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Archery, crossbow, handgun, and other alternative methods.
Open Counties Only
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Early Antlerless Portion | Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | firearms | |
| Firearms Late Antlerless Portion | Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | firearms |
Firearms Early Antlerless Portion: Open counties only — not all Missouri counties participate. antlerless only
Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Open counties only. antlerless only
Whitetail Deer source: mdc.mo.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Archery — Segment 1 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | archery | |
| Fall Turkey Archery — Segment 2 | Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | archery | |
| Fall Turkey Alternative Methods Portion | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 | mixed | |
| Spring Turkey Youth Portion | Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey Regular Season | Apr 20, 2027 – May 10, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Archery — Segment 1: Fall archery turkey concurrent with deer archery Season 1.
Fall Turkey Archery — Segment 2: Fall archery turkey concurrent with deer archery Season 2.
Fall Turkey Alternative Methods Portion: Fall turkey alternative methods portion — concurrent with deer.
Spring Turkey Youth Portion: Spring youth turkey — statewide.
Spring Turkey Regular Season: Statewide regular spring turkey season. bearded turkey only
Open Counties Only
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Firearms Portion | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | firearms |
Fall Turkey Firearms Portion: Fall firearms turkey — not all counties open. Verify with MDC.
Turkey source: mdc.mo.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Missouri state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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