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. Just visiting? Archery Antlerless Deer Permit costs $34.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 stamp
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| Federal Duck Stamp (paper) | $25 |
| Federal Duck Stamp (e-Stamp) | $32 |
Waterfowl hunters 16+ also need the free federal 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).
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits 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.
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.