Missouri Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Official fees, exemptions, stamps, tags, and hunter education rules for Missouri. License period: Permit prices effective Feb 29 2024 (per MDC permit price page). Last checked 2026-11-12.
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Fishing Licenses (3)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident fishing permit | Resident | $13.00 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Nonresident fishing permit | Non-resident | $51.00 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Daily fishing | Resident & Non-resident | $8.00 | Residents and nonresidents | Official page |
Hunting Licenses (3)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small game hunting permit | Resident | $10.50 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Small game hunting permit | Non-resident | $98.00 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Daily small game hunting | Resident | $14.50 | Missouri resident | Official page |
Combination Packages (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime hunting or fishing permit (under 16) | Resident & Non-resident | $295.00 | Under 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime hunting or fishing permit (16-29) | Resident & Non-resident | $430.00 | Ages 16-29 | Official page |
| Lifetime hunting or fishing permit (30-39) | Resident & Non-resident | $376.00 | Ages 30-39 | Official page |
| Lifetime hunting or fishing permit (40-59) | Resident & Non-resident | $322.00 | Ages 40-59 | Official page |
| Lifetime hunting or fishing permit (60+) | Resident & Non-resident | $38.00 | Ages 60 and over | Official page |
Free, Reduced, Senior & Veteran Exemptions (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth permits (all youth permits, incl. nonresident) | Resident & Non-resident | half resident price | Youth; resident-price rule per MDC | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter education requirement | All / N/A | Not shown | Official page |
Official Season Dates
We link directly to Missouri's official season-dates pages so you always get the current year's dates: