--- title: "St. Louis Hunting" url: https://www.herestlouis.com/hunting-st-louis-mo/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE St. Louis" attribution: "HERE St. Louis" --- # St. Louis Hunting *Source: [HERE St. Louis](https://www.herestlouis.com/hunting-st-louis-mo/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE St. Louis # St. Louis MO Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for City of St. Louis and Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: Open Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌖 Waning Gibbous Illumination: 73% Sunrise 7:25 am Sunset 6:03 pm Temp 66°F Wind 6 mph Weather as of 7:55 PM ET Improving — deer activity picks up as moonlight decreases. 81 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only • City of St. Louis ## St. Louis Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Archery Sept 15 – Nov 13 and Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Firearms: early youth Oct 24–25; November portion Nov 14–24; late youth Nov 27–29; alternative methods Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. Antlerless portions apply only in open counties. **Bag Limit:**Missouri residents may take two antlered deer during the archery and firearms seasons combined; only one antlered deer during archery season before Nov 14 (MDC). Deer season is OPEN in Missouri. Hunting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Hunter education rules apply; see MDC's Wildlife Code summary. per [MDC](https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/seasons/deer-archery) · verified 2026-10-30 Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MDC. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MDC. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MDC canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MDC. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MDC. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MDC. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MDC canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MDC. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MDC. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MDC. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MDC canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MDC. Season dates shown are for Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with MDC before hunting. 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Extended Outlook ## St. Louis Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TONIGHT Mostly Cloudy 70° / 60° 5 mph wind FAIR SAT Chance Rain Showers 73° / 60° 6 mph wind FAIR SUN Rain Showers Likely 67° / 57° 7 mph wind FAIR MON Chance Rain Showers 69° / 62° 11 mph wind SLOW TUE Rain Showers 72° / 57° 18 mph wind SLOW Public Hunting Lands ## St. Louis Missouri Wildlife Management Areas 2 public hunting areas near St. Louis. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area CONSERVATION AREA St. Charles County • west of St. Louis Whitetail Deer Turkey Dove Small Game An MDC conservation area west of the city with managed hunts and a public shooting range. Check MDC's area page for managed-hunt drawings and rules. Field Tip Many deer hunts here are managed hunts by application. [Field Guide](https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/august-busch-memorial-conservation-area) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area CONSERVATION AREA St. Louis County • north of the city at the Missouri–Mississippi confluence Waterfowl Dove Small Game An MDC area at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Check MDC's area page for hunting rules and closures. Field Tip Read the area brochure before you go. [Field Guide](https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/columbia-bottom-conservation-area) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a St. Louis-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Hunting Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-hunting-spot) [Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days — Best deal in St. Louis Reach all the Hunting traffic in St. Louis — it’s a deal! Find out how](#hr-banner-form) Launch Special Your Banner *Here* $1/day Up to **90 days** at the launch rate. 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Your First Name * Bar / Restaurant Name * Go-To Drink Why This Spot? * (200 chars max) Photo of the Bar or Drink (optional, max 8MB) Submit Pick Coverage ## St. Louis Hunting News Presented by [MDC Wildlife](https://mdc.mo.gov/) Missouri Department of Conservation [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Local — St. Louis and Greater St. Louis MissouriOfficialSt. Louis huntingNo new St. Louis-area hunting stories this week. Check current Missouri hunting rules from the state wildlife agency, and watch this page for the next local report. 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TACTACAM Reveal X PRO Cellular Trail Camera, Verizon and AT&T, NO Glow, Integrated GPS Track…. ★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 $99.99 Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk [View on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SMC3K5?tag=herestlouis-20) Outfitter, Guide Service, or Hunting Retailer? Get featured in the Essential Gear section and reach active hunters across the HERE City Network — 100+ cities. [Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only Key Dates ## MO Hunting Season Calendar Sep 15 – Nov 13, 2026; Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 Deer: Archery Two antlered deer combined across archery and firearms for residents. Statewide Oct 24 – 25, 2026 Deer: Firearms Early Youth Portion Statewide Nov 14 – 24, 2026 Deer: Firearms November Portion Statewide Nov 27 – 29, 2026 Deer: Firearms Late Youth Portion Statewide Dec 5 – 13, 2026 Deer: Firearms Late Antlerless Portion Open counties only; check MDC's county list. Open counties Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 Deer: Firearms Alternative Methods Portion Statewide Sep 1 – Dec 16, 2026 Common Snipe 8 per day. Statewide Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 Crow Statewide Dates reflect 2026 Missouri hunting regulations for Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only. Always verify with the current MDC Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## St. Louis Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the St. Louis area, answered. - When does deer season open in St. Louis Missouri? Archery Sept 15 – Nov 13 and Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Firearms: early youth Oct 24–25; November portion Nov 14–24; late youth Nov 27–29; alternative methods Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. Antlerless portions apply only in open counties. - Where can I hunt near St. Louis Missouri? Near St. Louis, MDC's Busch and Columbia Bottom conservation areas offer public hunting, much of it by managed hunt. - Do I need a license to hunt in Missouri? Yes. Missouri requires hunting permits for most game, sold by MDC online, through the MO Hunting app and at vendors. Check MDC's permits page for hunter education rules. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Missouri? Sunday hunting rules in Missouri vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MDC and City of St. Louis before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only? Missouri residents may take two antlered deer during the archery and firearms seasons combined; only one antlered deer during archery season before Nov 14 (MDC). - Are there bear in the St. Louis area? Bear hunting in Missouri is regulated by MDC. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current MDC hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to City of St. Louis. ITS ALL HERE! 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