Missouri Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Missouri. Checked 2026-11-12.
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 |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (15)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migratory bird permit | Resident | $6.50 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Spring turkey permit | Resident | $18.00 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Spring turkey permit | Non-resident | $233.50 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Fall turkey permit | Resident | $14.00 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Fall turkey permit | Non-resident | $135.50 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Firearm deer permit | Resident | $18.00 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Firearm deer permit | Non-resident | $276.50 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Antlerless deer permit | Resident | $7.50 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Antlerless deer permit | Non-resident | $26.00 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Archery deer/turkey permit | Resident | $20.50 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Archery deer/turkey permit | Non-resident | $276.50 | Nonresident | Official page |
| Landowner spring turkey permit | Non-resident | $172.00 | Nonresident landowners | Official page |
| Landowner fall turkey permit | Non-resident | $100.00 | Nonresident landowners | Official page |
| Landowner archery permit | Non-resident | $203.50 | Nonresident landowners | Official page |
| Landowner firearm deer permit | Non-resident | $203.50 | Nonresident landowners | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (2)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident trapping permit | Resident | $11.00 | Missouri resident | Official page |
| Nonresident furbearer hunting/trapping permit | Non-resident | $200.50 | Nonresident | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter education requirement | All / N/A | Not shown | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability 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 |
Next steps for Missouri hunters
Check official Missouri season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).