Mo. Dept. of Conservation Sets Deer and Turkey Seasons for ‘25

The Missouri Conservation Commission approved the Department of Conservation dates for the upcoming deer and turkey seasons for 2025-26 at the December meeting (12/13).

The following dates have been set for Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting:

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Spring Youth Portion – Sat/Sun April 12-13

Regular Spring Turkey Season – Monday April 21 – Sunday May 11

Fall Archery (Turkey Portion) – Monday September 15 – Friday November 14 and Wednesday November 26 – Thursday January 15 (2026)

Fall Firearms (Turkey Portion) – Wednesday October 1 – Friday October 31 (in open counties)

These are the set dates for Archery and Firearms Deer Hunting:

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Archery Deer Hunting – Monday September 15 – Friday November 14 and Wednesday November 26 – Thursday January 15 (2026)

Firearms Deer Hunting -- Early Antlerless Portion Friday October 10 – Sunday October 12 (in open counties)

Early Youth Portion – Sat/Sun November 1-2

November Portion -- Saturday November 15 – Tuesday November 25

CWD Portion – Wednesday November 26 – Sunday November 30 (in open counties)

Late Youth Portion – Friday November 28 – Sunday November 30

Late Antlerless Portion – Saturday December 6 – Sunday December 14

Alternative Methods Portion – Saturday December 27 – Tuesday January 6 (2026)

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