2026 Managed Deer Hunts
To safely and effectively manage the deer population, the parks listed below will be temporarily closed to the public for managed deer hunts. The hunts are a coordinated effort between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Guests are encouraged to not visit the parks on those days, as they will be turned away for their safety.
Missouri state parks are usually wildlife refuges where hunting is not permitted. However, when an overpopulation of deer develops, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Conservation hold special managed hunts to prevent harm to the ecosystem. The managed hunt will help other wildlife and the ecosystem by reducing the number of deer in the area. The Missouri Department of Conservation has already selected hunters for these hunts.
| Date(s) of Hunt | City, State | Park | Deer Hunt Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026 | Troy, MO | Cuivre River State Park | |
| Nov. 5-8, 2026 | Dadeville, MO | Stockton State Park | |
| Nov. 6-8, 2026 | Wildwood, MO | Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park | |
| Nov. 6-8, 2026 | Pittsburg, MO | Pomme de Terre State Park (Hermitage) | |
| Nov. 7-8, 2026 | Florida, MO | Mark Twain State Park Veterans Hero Hunt | |
| Nov. 7-8, 2026 | Robertsville, MO | Robertsville State Park | |
| Nov. 7-10, 2026 | Macon, MO | Long Branch State Park | |
| Dec. 4-6, 2026 | Trenton, MO | Crowder State Park Veterans Hunt | |
| Dec. 4-5, 2026 | Knob Noster, MO | Knob Noster State Park | |
| Dec. 5-7, 2026 | Brumley, MO | Lake of the Ozarks State Park |