Missouri Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowMissouri's deer season opens 2026-09-15 and closes 2027-01-15.
Last verified September 25, 2026Missouri wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Archery - segment 1
- Opens
- September 15, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 12 days
Open counties
Firearms - early antlerless
- Opens
- October 9, 2026
- Closes
- October 11, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 27 days
Statewide
Firearms - early youth
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Statewide
Firearms - November portion
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- November 24, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 59 days
Statewide
Archery - segment 2
- Opens
- November 25, 2026
- Closes
- January 15, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 61 days
Statewide
Firearms - late youth
- Opens
- November 27, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 69 days
Open counties
Firearms - late antlerless
- Opens
- December 5, 2026
- Closes
- December 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 90 days
Statewide
Firearms - alternative methods (muzzleloader etc.)
- Opens
- December 26, 2026
- Closes
- January 5, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Season by method
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Missouri's deer season opens 2026-09-15 and closes 2027-01-15.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.