Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for Missouri Hunting Seasons?
Curious how many deer, turkeys, or bears you can legally harvest this season? To stay within Missouri’s hunting regulations, it’s important to follow the established bag limits for each species you plan to hunt throughout the year.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 1 antlered per season 1 antlerless (during the antlerless portion) |
| Turkey | 2 male or turkeys with a visible beard (Spring) 2 male or turkeys with a visible beard (Youth Season) 2 of either sex on the same day (Fall) |
| Elk | 1 per permit |
| Bear | 1 of either sex (with restrictions) |
| Dove | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Ducks | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Coots | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Canada Goose/Brant (Combined) | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Light Geese | 20 per day (no possession limit) |
| White-fronted Geese | 2 per day (6 in possession) |
| Teal | 6 |
| Pheasant | 2 male per day (4 male in possession) |
| Quail | 8 per day (16 in possession) |
| Sora and Virginia Rail | 25 per day (75 in possession) |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Squirrel | 10 per day (20 in possession) |
| Rabbit | 6 per day (12 in possession) |
