Missouri Department of Conservation to Require New Deer Permit for NonResidents Hunting Public Land Starting in 2027

The new Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit will be $165.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Oct. 23 open meeting in Cape Girardeau that would require nonresident deer hunters to purchase a Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit for $165 to be able to pursue, take, possess, and transport deer on public land in Missouri such as conservation areas and other state and federal public lands. This permit will be required in addition to regular nonresident deer hunting permits. The change will become effective for the 2027 deer season.

Additionally, this permit will be required for nonresidents hunting small game with a nonresident archery permit on public land…

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