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Missouri Deer Seasons and Deadlines, 2026 to 2027

Missouri deer season dates, permit deadlines, and CWD zones for 2026 to 2027. Being checked against Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

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Nov 14Firearm, november (main) opens

Being checked against MDC. Compiled from public summaries; confirm with the agency before you hunt.Official MDC dates

Open now
Archery, GeneralSep 15, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026Reopens Nov 25 to Jan 15, 2027.
Next opener34days
Firearm, November (main)Sat, Nov 14 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Next deadlineNo dated deadlineOver-the-counter permits via retailers or the MO Hunting appCheck with MDC

Season dates, in date order

MethodPortionOpensCloses
ArcheryOpen nowGeneral
Reopens Nov 25 to Jan 15, 2027.
Sep 15, 2026Nov 13, 2026
FirearmNextNovember (main)Nov 14, 2026Nov 24, 2026
FirearmLate antlerlessDec 5, 2026Dec 13, 2026
Alternative MethodsAlt methodsDec 26, 2026Jan 5, 2027

Deadlines

  • Over-the-counter permits via retailers or the MO Hunting app

Chronic wasting disease

For the 2026 to 2027 season, MDC removed the CWD Management Zone and eliminated the separate CWD firearms portion. Verify current sampling rules with MDC.

Notable rule changes

  • CWD Management Zone removed; separate CWD firearms portion eliminated.
Official Missouri Department of Conservation dates

Regulations change every year and can change mid-season. This page is informational only. Confirm every date, permit and CWD rule with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) before you hunt. FDR is not affiliated with any state natural-resources agency.

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