Before heading out to fish or hunt for deer, turkey, waterfowl, furbearers, or small game, be sure to buy the right permits. You can buy them online, over the phone, at any MDC office, or from more than a thousand vendors around the state.
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Proof of Hunter Education Certification
- If you plan to purchase a Missouri firearms permit or you are acting as an adult mentor, you MUST first complete an approved hunter-education certification program and provide proof of completion. See Hunter Education Requirement for details, exemptions, and more info about proof of certification.
- All hunters, unless exempt, must carry their hunter-education card or a permit with their hunter-education number on it while hunting with a firearm. The Missouri Conservation Permit Card is also acceptable.
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Not Hunter Education Certified?
Try Hunting with an Apprentice Hunting Authorization
To help introduce adults to hunting, MDC allows hunters age 16 and older who are not hunter-education certified to hunt with firearms in the presence of a properly licensed adult (age 18 and older) mentor. Visit our Apprentice Hunter Authorization page to learn more.
The Conservation Permit Card allows multiple permits to be carried on a single plastic card. New permits are automatically loaded onto your card.
Those that are selected to receive a permit may take one (1) elk with at least one (1) antler no less than 6” in length in open counties.
Elk hunting permits are distributed by random drawing. Applicants that are drawn for an elk hunting permit may purchase their permit starting July 1.
Only Missouri residents 11 years of age and older who have completed an approved hunter education course (or were born before Jan. 1, 1967) are eligible to purchase an elk hunting permit.
During the firearms portion, all persons hunting elk and their companions must wear a cap or hat and a shirt, vest, or coat of the color commonly known as hunter orange, which must be plainly visible from all sides. Camouflage orange does not satisfy this rule.
- DemographicResidentPrice$50.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$50.00
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Elk: Archery: Allowed Methods
Methods
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
Elk: Archery: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Hunting elk from a boat with a motor attached
Hunting elk while they are in a stream or other body of water
Hunting within any area enclosed by a fence greater than seven feet (7’) in height
Archers hunting elk during the archery portion may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.705 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Hunting elk from a boat with a motor attached
Hunting elk while they are in a stream or other body of water
Hunting within any area enclosed by a fence greater than seven feet (7’) in height
Archers hunting elk during the archery portion may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.705 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Elk: Firearms: Allowed Methods
Methods
Centerfire pistols, revolvers, or rifles using expanding-type bullets such as lead or copper.
Shotguns (including .410) with slugs only.
Air-powered guns, .40 caliber or larger, charged only from an external high-compression power source (external hand pump, air tank, or air compressor).
Muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms, .40 caliber or larger and capable of firing only a single projectile at one discharge. In-lines and scopes are allowed.
Multiple-barreled muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms and/or muzzleloading or cap-and-ball handguns, including revolvers, .40 caliber or larger, are allowed and may be carried in addition to a muzzleloading or cap-and-ball rifle.
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight. Hand-held string-releasing devices, illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights are allowed.
Crossbows
Atlatls
Centerfire pistols, revolvers, or rifles using expanding-type bullets such as lead or copper.
Shotguns (including .410) with slugs only.
Air-powered guns, .40 caliber or larger, charged only from an external high-compression power source (external hand pump, air tank, or air compressor).
Muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms, .40 caliber or larger and capable of firing only a single projectile at one discharge. In-lines and scopes are allowed.
Multiple-barreled muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms and/or muzzleloading or cap-and-ball handguns, including revolvers, .40 caliber or larger, are allowed and may be carried in addition to a muzzleloading or cap-and-ball rifle.
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight. Hand-held string-releasing devices, illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights are allowed.
Crossbows
Atlatls
Elk: Firearms Prohibited Methods
Methods
Self-loading firearms with capacity of more than 11 cartridges in magazine and chamber combined
Ammunition propelling more than one projectile at a single discharge (such as buckshot)
Full hard metal case projectiles
Fully automatic firearms
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Night vision equipment
Use of bait
Use of dogs
Hunting elk from a boat with a motor attached
Hunting elk while they are in a stream or other body of water
Hunting within any area enclosed by a fence greater than seven feet (7’) in height
Additional methods may be prohibited by local ordinances.
Self-loading firearms with capacity of more than 11 cartridges in magazine and chamber combined
Ammunition propelling more than one projectile at a single discharge (such as buckshot)
Full hard metal case projectiles
Fully automatic firearms
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Night vision equipment
Use of bait
Use of dogs
Hunting elk from a boat with a motor attached
Hunting elk while they are in a stream or other body of water
Hunting within any area enclosed by a fence greater than seven feet (7’) in height
Additional methods may be prohibited by local ordinances.
This authorization allows you to be an apprentice hunter. Apprentice hunters can purchase firearms hunting permits and hunt in the immediate presence of a mentor. A mentor must be at least 18 years old, hunter-education certified, and appropriately licensed. (Mentor does not need to be hunter-education certified if born before Jan. 1, 1967.)
You must be at least 16 years old or born on or after Jan. 1, 1967 to purchase this authorization.
You may purchase this authorization twice (two permit years).
- DemographicResidentPrice$10.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$10.00
- Deer: Two deer of either sex, but only one antlered deer may be taken before the main November firearm portion. NOTE: You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined.
- Turkeys: Two turkeys of either sex.
- Furbearers: See Seasons for prescribed limits. Hunters may sell furbearers harvested under this permit. Nonresidents may not harvest furbearers with this permit.
- Small game: See Seasons for prescribed limits.
Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.
See if you qualify for a landowner permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$19.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$0.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$265.00
- DemographicNonresident LandownerPrice$195.00
- DemographicYouth (6-15)Price$9.50
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Deer: Archery Allowed
Methods
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Deer: Archery Prohibited
Methods
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached; however, a motorboat may be used to hunt other wildlife if the motor is shut off and the boat’s forward progress has stopped.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached; however, a motorboat may be used to hunt other wildlife if the motor is shut off and the boat’s forward progress has stopped.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Turkey: Archery: Allowed Methods
Methods
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Crossbows
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Crossbows
Turkey: Archery: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Small Game: Archery: Allowed Methods
Methods
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
Small Game: Archery: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Arrows containing any drug, poison, chemical or explosive.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife.
Artificial lights may be used only to hunt bullfrogs and green frogs, or to hunt raccoons and other furbearing animals when treed with the aid of dogs. Using lights to search for, spot, illuminate, harass, or disturb other wildlife is a violation of the Wildlife Code of Missouri. Landowners and lessees may use artificial lights on their property, but while doing so may not be in possession of — or be in the company of someone who possesses — a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Additional Info
Special Provision During the Firearms Deer Season: During the November portion statewide and antlerless portion in open counties, other wildlife may be hunted only with a shotgun and shot not larger than No. 4 or a .22 or smaller caliber rimfire rifle. This does not apply to waterfowl hunters, trappers, or to landowners on their land.
Arrows containing any drug, poison, chemical or explosive.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife.
Artificial lights may be used only to hunt bullfrogs and green frogs, or to hunt raccoons and other furbearing animals when treed with the aid of dogs. Using lights to search for, spot, illuminate, harass, or disturb other wildlife is a violation of the Wildlife Code of Missouri. Landowners and lessees may use artificial lights on their property, but while doing so may not be in possession of — or be in the company of someone who possesses — a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Special Provision During the Firearms Deer Season: During the November portion statewide and antlerless portion in open counties, other wildlife may be hunted only with a shotgun and shot not larger than No. 4 or a .22 or smaller caliber rimfire rifle. This does not apply to waterfowl hunters, trappers, or to landowners on their land.
Groundhog: Archery: Allowed Methods
Methods
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
Additional Info
You may take groundhogs with a cage-type trap at any hour during the open hunting season if you possess a hunting permit. The cage-type trap must be labeled with your full name and address, or Conservation ID number; must be attended daily; and have an opening of 144 square inches or smaller.
Longbow, compound bow, or recurve bow of any draw weight
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet long
Hand-held string releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Crossbow
You may take groundhogs with a cage-type trap at any hour during the open hunting season if you possess a hunting permit. The cage-type trap must be labeled with your full name and address, or Conservation ID number; must be attended daily; and have an opening of 144 square inches or smaller.
One antlerless deer during archery deer season in open counties. See map.
You may purchase any number of these permits. Nonresidents must purchase a Nonresident Archer's Hunting Permit before purchasing this permit.
Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.
See if you qualify for a resident landowner permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$7.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$0.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$25.00
- DemographicYouth (6-15)Price$3.50
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Deer: Archery Allowed
Methods
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Hand-held string-releasing devices
Illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights
Atlatls
Deer: Archery Prohibited
Methods
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached; however, a motorboat may be used to hunt other wildlife if the motor is shut off and the boat’s forward progress has stopped.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, bait, dogs, or night vision equipment
Live decoys may not be used to take turkeys.
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached; however, a motorboat may be used to hunt other wildlife if the motor is shut off and the boat’s forward progress has stopped.
Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.432 and 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Those that are selected to receive a permit may take one (1) black bear of either sex within the zone specified on the permit.
One black bear of either sex with the following restrictions:
- You are required to call 800-668-4045 to determine the daily season quota/closure status prior to hunting each day. In addition, if the harvest has reached or exceeded 80 percent of the harvest quota, the director of the Conservation Department may close hunting within that Black Bear Management Zone on the following day.
- Once the harvest quota is met or the Director closes the season for the BMZ in which you are hunting, the season is over, and you may not harvest a black bear.
- Black bears that have taken refuge in a den may not be harvested or harassed.
- Only lone black bears may be harvested. You may not harvest a bear that is with one or more other bears, including female bears with cubs.
You are required to call 800-668-4045 to determine the daily season quota/closure status prior to hunting each day. In addition, if the harvest has reached or exceeded 80 percent of the harvest quota, the director of the Conservation Department may close hunting within that Black Bear Management Zone on the following day.
Only Missouri residents 11 years of age and older who have completed an approved hunter education course (or were born before Jan. 1, 1967) are eligible to purchase a resident black bear hunting permit.
All persons hunting black bear and their companions must wear a cap or hat and a shirt, vest, or coat of the color commonly known as hunter orange, which must be plainly visible from all sides. Camouflage orange does not satisfy this rule.
RESIDENT PERMIT
Permit is valid only in the Black Bear Management Zone specified on the permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$25.00
There is no daily limit on snow, blue and Ross's geese during the Conservation Order.
This permit allows hunters to take snow, blue, and Ross's geese during the Light Goose Conservation Order.
This permit is required for all hunters, including landowners over age 15, who participate in the Conservation Order, unless they have a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit or a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$5.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$47.00
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Waterfowl: Conservation Order: Allowed Methods
Methods
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. During the Conservation Order, you may use shotguns that are capable of holding more than three shells.
Nontoxic shot is required.
Electronic calls or electronically-activated calls
Hunting dogs
Motor boats or sailboats may be used, but only if the motor has been shut off and/or the sails furled, and the boat’s progress therefrom has stopped.
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. During the Conservation Order, you may use shotguns that are capable of holding more than three shells.
Nontoxic shot is required.
Electronic calls or electronically-activated calls
Hunting dogs
Motor boats or sailboats may be used, but only if the motor has been shut off and/or the sails furled, and the boat’s progress therefrom has stopped.
Waterfowl: Conservation Order: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Lead shot or other shot that has not been listed as nontoxic by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Rifles and pistols
Firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Punt guns, battery guns, swivel guns, fully automatic firearms, traps, snares, nets, fish hooks, poisons, drugs, explosives, and stupefying substances
Motor vehicles or aircraft. Paraplegics and people missing one or both legs may hunt from a stationary vehicle.
Sink boxes or any other type of low-floating device that conceals the hunter beneath the surface of the water
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision or thermal imagery equipment
Live decoys
Bait
Lead shot or other shot that has not been listed as nontoxic by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Rifles and pistols
Firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Punt guns, battery guns, swivel guns, fully automatic firearms, traps, snares, nets, fish hooks, poisons, drugs, explosives, and stupefying substances
Motor vehicles or aircraft. Paraplegics and people missing one or both legs may hunt from a stationary vehicle.
Sink boxes or any other type of low-floating device that conceals the hunter beneath the surface of the water
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision or thermal imagery equipment
Live decoys
Bait
Two turkeys of either sex. Both may be taken on the same day.
Permit valid in all counties except Dunklin, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, and Scott.
Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.
See if you qualify for a landowner permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$13.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$0.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$130.00
- DemographicNonresident LandownerPrice$96.00
- DemographicYouth (6-15)Price$6.50
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Turkey: Fall Firearms: Allowed Methods
Methods
Shotguns (including .410) with shot not larger than No. 4
Longbows, compound bows, or recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Atlatls
Hand-held string-release devices
Illuminated sights, scopes and quickpoint sights
Shotguns (including .410) with shot not larger than No. 4
Longbows, compound bows, or recurve bows of any draw weight
Crossbows
Atlatls
Hand-held string-release devices
Illuminated sights, scopes and quickpoint sights
Turkey: Fall Firearms: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells in magazine and chamber combined
Shot larger than No. 4 (in use or possession)
Rifles, pistols, and other firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision / thermal imagery equipment
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, live decoys, bait, or dogs
Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells in magazine and chamber combined
Shot larger than No. 4 (in use or possession)
Rifles, pistols, and other firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision / thermal imagery equipment
Use of electronic calls, electronically activated calls, live decoys, bait, or dogs
Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Some exceptions apply. See 3 CSR 10-7.455 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
A Federal Duck Stamp is required for residents and nonresidents age 16 years and older who hunt waterfowl. Hunters also need the appropriate Missouri hunting permits.
To be valid, the Federal Duck Stamp must be signed in ink across the face.
Paper duck stamps are available for $25 at some U.S. Post Offices, MDC regional offices, nature centers, and visitor’s centers, but not at permit vendors or waterfowl hunting conservation areas.
Duck stamps are also available online or at some Missouri permit vendors. The electronic duck stamp, or e-Stamp, allows customers to purchase the Federal Duck Stamp online and use it immediately. The e-Stamp costs $28.50 and is valid for 45 days from the date of purchase. Within that time, a physical duck stamp will be mailed to the customer. After 45 days, the customer must carry their Federal Duck Stamp while hunting.
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Waterfowl: Hunting: Allowed Methods
Methods
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. Must not hold more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined. Use nontoxic shot only.
Hunting dogs
Motor boats or sailboats may be used, but only if the motor has been shut off and/or the sails furled, and the boat’s progress therefrom has stopped.
Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. Must not hold more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined. Use nontoxic shot only.
Hunting dogs
Motor boats or sailboats may be used, but only if the motor has been shut off and/or the sails furled, and the boat’s progress therefrom has stopped.
Waterfowl: Hunting: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Lead shot or other shot that has not been listed as nontoxic by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Rifles and pistols
Firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Punt guns, battery guns, swivel guns, fully automatic firearms, traps, snares, nets, fish hooks, poisons, drugs, explosives, and stupefying substances
Motor vehicles or aircraft. Paraplegics and people missing one or both legs may hunt from a stationary vehicle
Sink boxes or any other type of low-floating device that conceals the hunter beneath the surface of the water
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision or thermal imagery equipment
Live decoys
Bait
Lead shot or other shot that has not been listed as nontoxic by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Rifles and pistols
Firearms that propel a single projectile at one discharge
Punt guns, battery guns, swivel guns, fully automatic firearms, traps, snares, nets, fish hooks, poisons, drugs, explosives, and stupefying substances
Motor vehicles or aircraft. Paraplegics and people missing one or both legs may hunt from a stationary vehicle
Sink boxes or any other type of low-floating device that conceals the hunter beneath the surface of the water
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Night vision or thermal imagery equipment
Live decoys
Bait
One antlerless deer
You may purchase as many antlerless permits as you want, but each county or county section has a limit on the number of antlerless permits you may fill.
Nonresidents must purchase a Nonresident Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit or a Nonresident Managed Deer Hunting Permit before buying this nonresident permit.
Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.
See if you qualify for a resident landowner permit.
- DemographicResidentPrice$7.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$0.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$25.00
- DemographicYouth (6-15)Price$3.50
One antlered or antlerless deer
Youth permit is available for resident and nonresident youth hunters.
- DemographicResidentPrice$17.00
- DemographicResident LandownerPrice$0.00
- DemographicNonresidentPrice$265.00
- DemographicYouth (6-15)Price$8.50
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Deer:Firearms, Alternative Methods, Allowed
Methods
Muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms, .40 caliber or larger and capable of firing only a single projectile at one discharge; in-lines and scopes are allowed.
Multiple-barreled muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms and/or muzzleloading or cap-and-ball handguns, including revolvers, .40 caliber or larger, are allowed and may be carried in addition to a muzzleloading or cap-and-ball rifle.
Centerfire pistols or revolvers using expanding-type bullets, such as lead or copper
Air-powered firearms, .40 caliber or larger, charged only from an external high compression power source (external hand pump, air tank, or air compressor)
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw wright; hand-held string-releasing devices, illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights are allowed.
Crossbows
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet in length.
Muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms, .40 caliber or larger and capable of firing only a single projectile at one discharge; in-lines and scopes are allowed.
Multiple-barreled muzzleloading or cap-and-ball firearms and/or muzzleloading or cap-and-ball handguns, including revolvers, .40 caliber or larger, are allowed and may be carried in addition to a muzzleloading or cap-and-ball rifle.
Centerfire pistols or revolvers using expanding-type bullets, such as lead or copper
Air-powered firearms, .40 caliber or larger, charged only from an external high compression power source (external hand pump, air tank, or air compressor)
Longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw wright; hand-held string-releasing devices, illuminated sights, scopes, and quickpoint sights are allowed.
Crossbows
Atlatls, which are defined as a rod or narrow board-like device used to launch, through a throwing motion of the arm, a dart 5 to 8 feet in length.
Deer: Firearms, Alternative Methods, Prohibited
Methods
Any rifle capable of being loaded by any means other than the muzzle
Shotguns
Self-loading firearms with capacity of more than 11 cartridges in magazine and chamber combined
Ammunition propelling more than one projectile at a single discharge (such as buckshot)
Full hard metal case projectiles
Fully automatic firearms
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Night vision equipment
Use of bait
Use of dogs
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached.
Additional methods may be prohibited by local ordinances.
Any rifle capable of being loaded by any means other than the muzzle
Shotguns
Self-loading firearms with capacity of more than 11 cartridges in magazine and chamber combined
Ammunition propelling more than one projectile at a single discharge (such as buckshot)
Full hard metal case projectiles
Fully automatic firearms
Any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
Electronic calls or electronically activated calls
Night vision equipment
Use of bait
Use of dogs
Motor driven conveyances may not be used to take, drive or molest wildlife. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached.
Additional methods may be prohibited by local ordinances.