Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded waterfowl windows for Missouri, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Missouri Waterfowl Season Calendar
Find all waterfowl hunting season dates for Missouri including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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1 season for Missouri waterfowl hunting
Nov 4, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Duck season
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Zone-Specific Information
Missouri has different waterfowl hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: South Zone. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Missouri
Only Boone County private-land legal-buck November firearms base dates Nov14–24,2026 reviewed from actual MDC guide page28 and agency calendar. Current permits/license, antler/sex/bag, CWD sampling/transport, ammunition, self-loading capacity, orange/hours, Telecheck/tagging, local ordinances, permission/access and closures require checks. Other portions/public/managed hunts and six historical rows/license-year metadata remain unverified; not statewide eligibility or individual permission.
Missouri Waterfowl Hunting FAQ
Common questions about waterfowl hunting in Missouri
When is waterfowl season in Missouri?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-11-04 to 2026-01-12. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl hunting zones in Missouri?
Yes, Missouri has zone-specific waterfowl seasons. The zones include: South Zone. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Missouri?
Yes, you need a valid Missouri hunting license and any required waterfowl tags or permits. Check with the Missouri wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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