See the zone boundary map for areas in the south zone. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year. MDC reminds hunters of new regulations that require the use of nontoxic shot for all hunting with shotguns on 16 more conservation areas in addition to its existing 21 areas where nontoxic shot is required for all hunting with shotguns. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved upcoming 2019 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2019-2020 waterfowl-hunting seasons at its April 12 meeting. South Zone: Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 through Jan. 31, 2020. ), Crowley’s Ridge, Davisdale, Harmony Mission Lake, Lamine River, Logan (William R.), Maintz Wildlife Preserve, Pacific Palisades, Park (Guy B. Mottled duck: 1 Methods: For the taking of blue, snow and Ross's geese, hunters may use shotguns capable of holding more than three shells and recorded or electronically amplified bird calls or sounds or imitations of bird calls or sounds. Light geese: Daily limit 20, no possession limit Youth must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. Paraplegics and people missing one or both legs may hunt from a stationary vehicle. Scaup: 2 scaup for first 45 days and 1 scaup for last 15 days See the zone boundary map for areas in the north zone. MDC sets migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting seasons, huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/waterfowl/waterfowl-reports-prospects/duck-zones-and-season-dates, huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species, Middle Zone: Nov. 9 - 15 and Nov. 21 through Jan. 12, 2020, South Zone: Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 through Jan. 31, 2020. Wood ducks: 3 Teal. TBD. Middle Zone: Nov. 9 - 15 and Nov. 21 through Jan. 12, 2020. Light geese: Daily limit 20, no possession limit Canada/brant geese (combined): Daily limit 3, possession limit 9 Stay in Touch with MDC news, newsletters, events, and manage your subscription. The moved is based on the … Youth must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Black duck: 2 Hunting is limited to snow geese, blue geese, and Ross's geese. The adult may not hunt ducks but may participate in other seasons that are open on youth hunting days. Our monthly publication about conservation in Missouri--free to all residents. Light geese: Daily limit 20, no possession limit This is NOT a legal document. Limits are set for each species' hunting or trapping season. Adult hunters assisting youths during the regular waterfowl seasons must have a permit to hunt small game, a Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit and a Federal Duck Stamp. 3 wood ducks. Black duck: 2 Mottled duck: 1 Pintails: 1. Inside MDC. White-fronted geese: Daily limit 2, possession limit 6. In response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that all managed waterfowl hunts will be designated COVID Red Level effective Wednesday, Nov. 25. If the youth is not hunter-education certified, the adult must (1) be hunter-education certified unless they were born before Jan. 1, 1967 and (2) possess a permit to hunt small game. For more information on migratory-bird and waterfowl hunting, visit MDC online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species and select the specific species, or get MDC’s 2019-2020 Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest, available beginning in July where hunting permits are sold. Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves, Limits: 15 daily and 45 in possession combined total for all three species, Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset, Limits: 25 daily and 75 in possession combined for both species. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year. Bag Limit: 6 ducks daily with species restrictions of: Possession Limit: Three times the daily bag or 18 total, varies by species, Season: Same as duck season dates in the respective zones, Snow Geese (White and Blue Phases) and Ross's Geese, Limits: 20 blue, snow, or Ross's geese daily with no possession limit, Season: Oct. 5-13 and Nov. 11 – Feb. 6, 2020, Limits: 3 Canada geese and Brant in aggregate daily, 9 in possession, Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The new regulation became effective March 1. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. Limits are set for each species and hunting or trapping season. Mallards: 4 (no more than 2 hens) Hunters with a Resident Lifetime Conservation Partner Permit or a Resident Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit do not need to purchase a Conservation Order Permit. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. The 16 areas have been added to these 21 conservation areas that already require nontoxic shot for hunting with shotguns: B. K. Leach, Bob Brown, Black Island, Columbia Bottom, Cooley Lake, Coon Island, Duck Creek, Eagle Bluffs, Fountain Grove, Four Rivers, Grand Pass, Little Bean Marsh, Little River, Marais Temps Clair, Montrose, Nodaway Valley, Otter Slough, Schell-Osage, Settle’s Ford, Ted Shanks, and Ten Mile Pond. Lead shot or other shot that has not been listed as nontoxic by the U.S. Waterfowl hunting zones in Missouri are divided into North, Middle, and South. The electronic duck stamp, or e-Stamp, allows customers to purchase the Federal Duck Stamp online and use it immediately. Duck stamps are also available online at the Buy e-Permits link below or at Missouri permit vendors. Hooded mergansers: 2 A Missouri Small Game Hunting Permit, Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Federal Duck Stamp are not required during the Light Goose Conservation Order. You may hunt blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, and cinnamon teal. 2019-2020 MISSOURI WATERFOWL HUNTING. Use. Limit of 6 per species: American wigeon, blue-winged teal, gadwall, green-winged teal, Northern shoveler, ring-necked duck. Use. Pintails: 1. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has modified the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. Memorial Wildlife Area, Reform, Talbot (Robert E.), Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem), Weldon Spring, Whetstone Creek, and White (William G. and Erma Parke) Memorial Wildlife Area. The 16 conservation areas are: Aspinwall Bend, Church Farm, Corning, Deroin Bend, Diana Bend, Franklin Island, Frost Island, Lower Hamburg Bend, Nishnabotna, Perry (Ralph and Martha), Platte Falls, Plowboy Bend, Thurnau (H. F.), Rose Pond, Rush Bottom, and Wolf Creek. Scaup: 2 scaup for first 45 days and 1 scaup for last 15 days Allowed & Prohibited Methods. Fish and Wildlife Service. White-fronted geese: Daily limit 2, possession limit 6. … There is no daily limit on snow, blue and Ross's geese during the Conservation Order. If the youth hunter is not certified in hunter education, the adult must have the required permits and have in his or her possession proof of hunter-education unless exempt. Limits: 3 daily and 9 in possession, singly, or in the aggregate (any ducks, coots, or mergansers taken by falconers must be included in these limits), Falconry Season for Ducks, Coots, and Mergansers, Season: Open during waterfowl seasons (teal, youth, and duck) and Feb. 11 through March 10, 2020, Limits: 3 daily and 9 in possession, singly, or in the aggregate during the regular duck-hunting seasons (including teal and youth seasons) and extended falconry seasons (any doves taken by falconers must be included in these limits). Mottled duck: 1 Limits are a combined total of all teal species. New regulations also require the use of nontoxic shot, effective March 1, on the following 20 conservation areas managed for dove hunting: Bilby Ranch Lake, Bois D’Arc, Busch (August A. If the youth is not hunter-education certified, the adult must (1) be hunter-education certified unless they were born before Jan. 1, 1967 and (2) possess a permit to hunt small game or be exempt.. Limits: Same as during regular waterfowl season, Hours: Same as during regular waterfowl season. Wood ducks: 3 Hours: Sunrise to sunset. See the zone boundary map for areas in the middle zone. An exception to the permit requirement includes any person 15 years of age or younger provided either she or he is in the immediate presence of a properly permitted adult hunter 18 years of age or older with hunter-education certification or who is exempt. Canvasback: 2 Youth hunters must be age 15 or younger and accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older who is not allowed to hunt ducks but who can participate in other open seasons. 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, Shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. Black duck: 2 Hooded mergansers: 2 Pintails: 1, Limit of 6 per species: American wigeon, blue-winged teal, gadwall, green-winged teal, Northern shoveler, ring-necked duck. 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.