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Missouri hunting seasons · 2026–27

Missouri hunting seasons for 2026—and a place to request ground.

Use official dates to plan the hunt, then tell Back40 Pass where private access would make the season possible. We’re recruiting founding land around real hunter demand.

Request private landSee the fall calendar

Fall planning calendar

Key 2026 Missouri opening dates.

This is a planning summary, not a substitute for current regulations. Verify permits, zones, county restrictions, methods, limits, and updates with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Hunt2026 datesAccess planning
DoveSep. 1–Nov. 29Request a private field →
Deer · archerySep. 15–Nov. 13; Nov. 25–Jan. 15Request deer ground →
Turkey · archerySep. 15–Nov. 13; Nov. 25–Jan. 15Add turkey and your county to the founding request.
Turkey · firearmsOct. 1–31Private-land requests can state method and party size.
Deer · November firearmsNov. 14–24See the full deer date guide →
Ducks · North ZoneOct. 31–Dec. 29Waterfowl rules and dates vary by zone.
Ducks · Middle ZoneNov. 7–Dec. 13; Dec. 19–Jan. 10Verify the property’s zone before planning.
Ducks · South ZoneNov. 26–29; Dec. 7–Jan. 31Split dates make exact access windows important.
Official Missouri season table ↗Official deer regulations ↗

Last reviewed August 13, 2026. Official sources control if dates or rules change.

Pick the access path

Start with the hunt closest on the calendar.

Request a 2026 Missouri hunt

Your county and dates decide where we recruit.

Choose deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game, or another hunt in the form. We’ll use concentrated demand to prioritize founding land.

  • ✓ Free to join the founding list
  • ✓ No access without owner approval
  • ✓ Honest updates when matching supply is ready

For hunters

Submit your fall 2026 Missouri request

Create a private request and get a 30-day landowner response link you can share right away. Back40 Pass will also use your request to recruit relevant land.

Step 1 of 2 · One-minute founding request

Create the details for your private landowner invite.

Save this request to get a private 30-day landowner response link you can share right away. No name or contact detail is needed until the private second step. Confirm the four hunt details below to continue.

Private invite preview · Exactly four fields

Deer access in Missouri

2 hunters · Fall 2026

The 30-day link shows only state, primary game, party-size band, and broad timing. It never shows your name, contact details, area, notes, referral code, or internal database request identifier.

Continuing does not submit or publish your request.