Missouri Duck Hunting
Plan your Missouri duck hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land duck hunts across Missouri, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Missouri Duck Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Hunting Days
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Shotgun · Youth hunters; 15 or younger
North Zone dates. Adults may not hunt ducks during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days, but they may participate in other open seasons. Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season North Zone
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Shotgun
Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season Middle Zone First Segment
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Shotgun
Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season South Zone First Segment
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Shotgun
Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season South Zone Second Segment
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Shotgun
Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season Middle Zone Second Segment
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Shotgun
Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Missouri Duck Licenses
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Duck Stamp (e-Stamp) | — | — | $32.00 |
Electronic duck stamp (e-Stamp) issued at purchase; a physical (paper) duck stamp is mailed sometime after March of the following year. The e-Stamp may be used immediately and is valid for the entire season. The $32 cost includes a $7 handling fee. If the physical stamp is not received by June of the following year, contact Amplex customer service at 800-852-4897. All permit vendors offer e-Stamps; duck stamps are not sold at waterfowl hunting areas. | |||
| Traditional (paper) Duck Stamp | — | — | $25.00 |
Purchasable at some U.S. Post Offices; contact the office beforehand to confirm availability. Before hunting, you must validate a traditional duck stamp by signing your name across the face of the stamp. Most permit vendors do not sell traditional (paper) duck stamps; duck stamps are not sold at waterfowl hunting areas. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri's approximate duck calendar varies by zone. North Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days are approximately October 24 through October 25, 2026, and the regular North Zone season is approximately October 31 through December 29, 2026. The Middle Zone first segment is approximately November 7 through December 13, 2026, and its second segment is approximately December 19, 2026, through January 10, 2027. The South Zone first segment is approximately November 26 through November 29, 2026, and its second segment is approximately December 7, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, and adults may not hunt ducks during the youth days.
