Missouri Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Missouri waterfowl season dates start with Oct 3-11, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Missouri's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Nov 7-Dec 13, 2026.
Early Season Canada Goose and Brant opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Oct 11, 2026.
General Ducks and Coots opens Oct 31, 2026 and closes Dec 29, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Missouri MDC.
Waterfowl
Canada Goose and Brant
Early Season
Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Requires Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Federal Duck Stamp. Nontoxic shot required. No electronic calls, no bait, no live decoys.
Ducks and Coots
General
One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. See the zone boundary map for areas in the north zone. Three permits required: Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, Federal Duck Stamp.
Zone: North Zone
Ducks and Coots
Regular
One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Two separate season segments. See zone boundary map for areas in the middle zone. Requires Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Federal Duck Stamp.
Zone: Middle Zone
Ducks and Coots
Regular Season
Two separate segments: Nov 26-29, 2026 and Dec 7, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Three permits required: Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, Federal Duck Stamp.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks and Coots
Regular Season
Second segment of the season. Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Three permits required: Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, Federal Duck Stamp.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks and Coots
Regular
One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Two separate season segments. See zone boundary map for areas in the middle zone. Requires Small Game Hunting Permit, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Federal Duck Stamp.
Zone: Middle Zone
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Missouri Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Missouri?
October 3, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Missouri — early season canada goose and brant runs Oct 3-11, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Missouri MDC.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Missouri?
Missouri lists 6 waterfowl season windows: Early Season Canada Goose and Brant (Oct 3-11, 2026); General Ducks and Coots (Oct 31-Dec 29, 2026); Regular Ducks and Coots (Nov 7-Dec 13, 2026); Regular Season Ducks and Coots (Nov 26-29, 2026); Regular Season Ducks and Coots (Dec 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Regular Ducks and Coots (Dec 19, 2026-Jan 10, 2027). Always verify against Missouri MDC before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Missouri?
Yes — Missouri lists separate waterfowl seasons for Early Season Canada Goose and Brant, General Ducks and Coots, Regular Ducks and Coots, Regular Season Ducks and Coots. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Missouri MDC.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Missouri MDC.