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Missouri Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Missouri requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1967.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Missouri requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1967. Permits are available through the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.

Official source: mdc.mo.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Missouri

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasRestricted
Arkansas requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through AGFC.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agfc.com · Full Arkansas rule →
IllinoisRestricted
Illinois requires a hunting license, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1980. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through IL DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaRestricted
Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasRestricted
Kansas requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after July 1, 1957. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through KDWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ksoutdoors.gov · Full Kansas rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Kentucky requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through KDFWR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fw.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Tennessee requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through TWRA.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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