In Missouri the antlerless deer season runs from November 15 through November 27. This season is open to all Missouri residents with a valid hunting permit and non-residents with a valid hunting permit and a deer hunting permit from their state of residence. Antlerless deer may be taken with any legal weapon during this season.
The antlerless deer season is a great opportunity to help control the deer population in Missouri. By harvesting antlerless deer hunters can help keep the deer population at a healthy level. This is important because deer can cause damage to crops and property and overpopulation can lead to disease and starvation.
If you’re thinking about heading out to hunt during the antlerless deer season be sure to check the regulations to make sure you are following the rules. You can find the regulations online at the Missouri Department of Conservation website or by picking up a copy of the Missouri Hunting Regulations booklet at any Missouri Department of Conservation office.
When is the earliest date that antlerless deer season can start in Missouri?
The earliest date that antlerless deer season can start in Missouri is September 15.
When is the latest date that antlerless deer season can end in Missouri?
The latest date that antlerless deer season can end in Missouri is January 15.
In what counties is antlerless deer season open?
Antlerless deer season is open in all counties of Missouri.
How many days must elapse between the close of the antlered deer season and the opening of the antlerless deer season?
3 days must elapse between the close of the antlered deer season and the opening of the antlerless deer season.
May a hunter kill more than one antlerless deer during the season?
A hunter is limited to two antlerless deer during the season with only one taken per day.
Is it legal to use a shotgun during antlerless deer season?
Yes it is legal to use a shotgun during antlerless deer season.
Is it legal to use a muzzleloader during antlerless deer season?
Yes it is legal to use a muzzleloader during antlerless deer season.
What is the minimum caliber size that can be used during antlerless deer season?
The minimum caliber size that can be used during antlerless deer season is .
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What is the minimum age for hunters during antlerless deer season?
The minimum age for hunters during antlerless deer season is 6 years old.
How many points must an antlerless deer have before it can be legally harvested?
There is no point restriction for antlerless deer.
What is the bag limit for antlerless deer?
The bag limit for antlerless deer is two deer per hunter with only one deer taken per day.
How many deer may a landowner kill during antlerless deer season?
A landowner is limited to four deer during the season with only two deer taken per day.
What is the legal shooting hours during antlerless deer season?
The legal shooting hours during antlerless deer season are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
When is the earliest date that antlerless deer may be taken on a landowner permission?
The earliest date that antlerless deer may be taken on a landowner permission is September 15.
When is the latest date that antlerless deer may be taken on a landowner permission?
The latest date that antlerless deer may be taken on a landowner permission is January 15.
