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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
First Look • Hunt Conditions
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Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 73%
7:25 am
6:03 pm
66°F
6 mph
Weather as of 7:40 PM ET
Improving — deer activity picks up as moonlight decreases.
Statewide deer portions; antlerless portions in open counties only • City of St. Louis
In Season Now: St. Louis Hunting · Oct. 30
Open now
- Deer: Archery Sep 15 – Nov 13, 2026; Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 · Statewide
- Common Snipe Sep 1 – Dec 16, 2026 · Statewide
Coming up
- Crow Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 · Statewide
- Deer: Firearms November Portion Nov 14 – 24, 2026 · Statewide
- Deer: Firearms Late Youth Portion Nov 27 – 29, 2026 · Statewide
- Deer: Firearms Late Antlerless Portion Dec 5 – 13, 2026 · Open counties
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
St. Louis Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesArchery 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 · verified 2026-10-30
Feral Hog
UNK
Season DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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 DatesUNK — 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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First Look
St. Louis Hunting Weather Now
66F
Clear
Feels like 66°F
as of 7:40 PM ET
Wind
6 mph E
Humidity
63%
Pressure
1024 hPa
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Location
St. Louis, MO
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
Solunar Index
St. Louis Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
66°F
Warm
Wind Speed
6 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1024 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
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Fair
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
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.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
CONSERVATION AREA
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.
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Coverage
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Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the St. Louis hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for Greater St. Louis, MO Hunting
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Laser Rangefinder
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Learn About Gear AdvertisingStatewide 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.
Oct 24 – 25, 2026
Deer: Firearms Early Youth Portion
Nov 14 – 24, 2026
Deer: Firearms November Portion
Nov 27 – 29, 2026
Deer: Firearms Late Youth Portion
Dec 5 – 13, 2026
Deer: Firearms Late Antlerless Portion
Open counties only; check MDC's county list.
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Deer: Firearms Alternative Methods Portion
Sep 1 – Dec 16, 2026
Common Snipe
8 per day.
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027
Crow
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.
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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.
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Near St. Louis, MDC's Busch and Columbia Bottom conservation areas offer public hunting, much of it by managed hunt.
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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.
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Sunday hunting rules in Missouri vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MDC and City of St. Louis before hunting on Sunday.
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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).
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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.
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