Missouri Turkey Season 2026-27
Missouri turkey season dates start with Sep 15-Nov 13, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Missouri's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Sep 15-Nov 13, 2026.
Fall Firearms Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Oct 31, 2026.
Archery - Fall Wild Turkey opens Nov 25, 2026 and closes Jan 15, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Missouri MDC.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Archery - Fall
Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Requires Fall Turkey Hunting Permit.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth (ages 6-15)
Youth hunters who are age 6-15 on opening day may hunt. Youth may also hunt during the regular Spring Turkey season. Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Wild Turkey
Spring
Hours: Half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. CDT on public lands; half hour before sunrise to sunset on private lands. You may not take two turkeys on the same day.
Wild Turkey
Archery - Fall
Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Requires Fall Turkey Hunting Permit.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
Fall firearms turkey hunting is not permitted in Dunklin, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, and Scott counties. Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Valid permit: Fall Turkey Hunting Permit.
Zone: Statewide except Dunklin, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, and Scott counties
Wild Turkey
Archery - Fall
Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Requires Fall Turkey Hunting Permit.
Zone: Statewide
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Missouri Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Missouri?
November 26, 2025 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Missouri — archery - fall wild turkey runs Nov 26, 2025-Jan 15, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Missouri MDC.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Missouri?
Missouri lists 6 turkey season windows: Archery - Fall Wild Turkey (Nov 26, 2025-Jan 15, 2026); Spring Youth (ages 6-15) Wild Turkey (Apr 11-12, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 20-May 10, 2026); Archery - Fall Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Nov 13, 2026); Fall Firearms Wild Turkey (Oct 1-31, 2026); Archery - Fall Wild Turkey (Nov 25, 2026-Jan 15, 2027). Always verify against Missouri MDC before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Missouri?
Yes — Missouri lists separate turkey seasons for Archery - Fall Wild Turkey, Spring Youth (ages 6-15) Wild Turkey, Spring Wild Turkey, Fall Firearms Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Missouri MDC.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Missouri MDC.