Missouri hunting
Public hunting land in Missouri
Caliber maps 431 public hunting areas in Missouri, with Missouri Department of Conservation's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Missouri · 431 areas
Mark Twain National Forest
National forest · 1,509,045 acres
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 43,322 acres
Angeline Conservation Area
State wildlife area · 38,994 acres
Rocky Creek Conservation Area
State wildlife area · 37,652 acres
Sunklands Conservation Area
State wildlife area · 32,407 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 431 by distance from you.
- 417
- State wildlife areas
- 4
- National forests
- 10
- National wildlife refuges
Missouri hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Missouri Department of Conservation
- Phone
- (573) 751-4115
- Resident license
- $11.50 — Small Game Hunting Permit (resident)
- Nonresident license
- $108.50 — Small Game Hunting Permit (nonresident); deer/turkey permits extra
- Hunter education
- Required before buying a firearms permit unless born before Jan 1, 1967; apprentice authorization ($12.50) allows hunting with a mentor.
Fees and rules as published by Missouri Department of Conservation, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Missouri Department of Conservation website
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The 12 biggest of 431 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain National Forest | National forest | 1,509,045 | Open |
| Mingo National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 43,322 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Angeline Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 38,994 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Rocky Creek Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 37,652 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Sunklands Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 32,407 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 31,731 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Current River Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 29,734 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 22,068 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Peck Ranch Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 18,525 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 14,870 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Indian Trail Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 12,863 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| August A. Busch Jr. Mem Wetlands At Four Rivers Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 12,602 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 417
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 4
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 10
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Missouri hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Missouri?
Caliber lists 431 public hunting areas in Missouri: 417 state wildlife areas, 4 national forests, 10 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Missouri Department of Conservation also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Missouri?
As published by Missouri Department of Conservation (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $11.50 — Small Game Hunting Permit (resident); nonresident, $108.50 — Small Game Hunting Permit (nonresident); deer/turkey permits extra. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Missouri?
Required before buying a firearms permit unless born before Jan 1, 1967; apprentice authorization ($12.50) allows hunting with a mentor. Check Missouri Department of Conservation for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Missouri?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Missouri Department of Conservation's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Missouri Department of Conservation and the managing agency before you hunt.
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