Missouri · License · 2026 Edition
Missouri Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $11.50 for residents and $108.50 for nonresidents.
Missouri has no single all-species base license. The Small Game Hunting Permit ($11.50 resident / $108.50 nonresident) is the closest equivalent — it covers small game and (with a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit added) dove and waterfowl, but NOT deer or turkey, which are sold as their own separate permits below.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small Game Hunting Permit | $11.50 | Covers small game; birds except turkey. Add a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit for dove/waterfowl. |
| Small Game Hunting Permit | $108.50 |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Archer's Hunting Permit (2 deer, either sex) | $22 | |
| Archer's Hunting Permit (2 deer, either sex) | $360 | |
| Archer's Hunting Permit, Youth (6–15) | $11 | |
| Archery Antlerless Deer Permit | $7.50 | |
| Archery Antlerless Deer Permit | $34 | |
| Firearms Any-Deer Permit (antlered or antlerless) | $19.50 | |
| Firearms Any-Deer Permit (antlered or antlerless) | $360 | |
| Firearms Any-Deer Permit, Youth (6–15) | $9.75 | |
| Firearms Antlerless Deer Permit | $7.50 | |
| Firearms Antlerless Deer Permit | $34 | Requires a Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer or Managed Deer Hunting Permit first. |
03 — Turkey permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Hunting Permit (2 bearded birds) | $19.50 |
| Spring Turkey Hunting Permit (1 bearded bird) | $304.50 |
| Spring Turkey Permit, Youth (6–15) | $9.75 |
| Fall Turkey Hunting Permit (2 turkeys, either sex) | $15 |
| Fall Turkey Hunting Permit (2 turkeys, either sex) | $176.50 |
| Fall Turkey Permit, Youth (6–15) | $7.50 |
04 — Waterfowl & migratory bird permits
| Stamp | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (dove/duck add-on) | $8 | Required in addition to the Small Game Hunting Permit to hunt dove, waterfowl, snipe, woodcock or rails. |
| Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (dove/duck add-on) | $60 | |
| Federal Duck Stamp (paper) | $25 | Also valid for nonresidents. Must be signed in ink. |
| Federal Duck Stamp (e-Stamp) | $32 | Also valid for nonresidents. Usable immediately. |
Waterfowl hunters 16 and older also need HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Missouri duck season dates →
05 — Hunter education
Missouri requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1967 (military training/certification does not substitute).
Missouri hunter safety course — options, costs and where to register →
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through MDC Permits, the state's official portal.
Where to hunt public land in Missouri — WMAs by county & access rules →
Most Missouri permits are valid March 1 through the end of February the following year (deer/turkey permits follow the season). 2026 permit prices reflect MDC's approved price adjustments, including a new nonresident migratory-bird permit and higher nonresident deer/turkey fees intended to align with neighboring states.
FAQ
Can I hunt on my own land in Missouri without a license?
Missouri resident landowners with 5 or more acres, and their immediate household, may hunt that land without a permit — except bear, deer, elk, and turkey. Taking deer or turkey under this privilege needs at least 20 contiguous acres, and waterfowl still needs the federal Duck Stamp.
How much is a hunting license in Missouri?
A resident annual Missouri hunting license costs $11.50, and the nonresident annual license costs $108.50. Species permits for deer, turkey and waterfowl are charged on top — see the tables above. Prices are set by Missouri Department of Conservation and were read from their own license document on Aug 1, 2026.
How much is a nonresident hunting license in Missouri?
$108.50 for the annual nonresident license. Species permits come on top of the base license.
How much is a deer permit in Missouri?
Archer's Hunting Permit (2 deer, either sex) — $22. Archer's Hunting Permit (2 deer, either sex) — $360. Archer's Hunting Permit, Youth (6–15) — $11. Archery Antlerless Deer Permit — $7.50. Archery Antlerless Deer Permit — $34. Firearms Any-Deer Permit (antlered or antlerless) — $19.50. Firearms Any-Deer Permit (antlered or antlerless) — $360. Firearms Any-Deer Permit, Youth (6–15) — $9.75. Firearms Antlerless Deer Permit — $7.50. Firearms Antlerless Deer Permit — $34. A deer permit is charged on top of the base hunting license.
What do I need to get a hunting license in Missouri?
Missouri requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Licenses are sold through MDC Permits, the state's official portal. Most Missouri permits are valid March 1 through the end of February the following year (deer/turkey permits follow the season). 2026 permit prices reflect MDC's approved price adjustments, including a new nonresident migratory-bird permit and higher nonresident deer/turkey fees intended to align with neighboring states.
Do I need a hunter safety course to buy a Missouri hunting license?
Yes, for most first-time buyers. Required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1967 (military training/certification does not substitute).
Verified · Missouri Department of Conservation · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Prices read from the MDC license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-01. Review due 2027-01-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.