Missouri · Public land & water · No lottery
River ’Round Conservation Area · squirrel and rabbit
Squirrels and rabbits
MDC explicitly lists squirrel and rabbit hunting at this named conservation area.
- Area / county
- Franklin County
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
- Agency-reported size
- 329.8 acres
License and access permit
Buy a valid Missouri small-game permit unless exempt. Firearms hunter education or a qualifying apprentice authorization and mentor may be required.
When you can go
Squirrel: May 23, 2026–February 15, 2027. Rabbit: October 1, 2026–February 15, 2027. Check species rules for daily and possession limits.
Area restrictions
Follow posted hunt boundaries, legal methods and deer-season orange requirements. Guiding for pay, baiting and game cameras are prohibited on MDC land. Camping is prohibited.
Plan with the official agency
The official conservation-area activity list affirmatively allows squirrel and rabbit hunting; ordinary small-game permits are sold directly. No managed-hunt draw is specified for these species.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Current seasons verified at https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/seasons/squirrel-hunting and https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/seasons/rabbit-hunting. Other species may require separate permits; only listed small game is included. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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