Waterfowl Hunting

Waterfowl season begins when ducks and geese are migrating in the fall. The season start is staggered between zones, with the northern zone of the state opening earlier than the middle and southern zones.

The specific dates and regulations are set in summer and are published in the Waterfowl Hunting Digest, listed under Related Information below. You can purchase waterfowl hunting permits beginning July 1.

Topics listed below let you apply for a reservation at one of 15 MDC-managed waterfowl areas, check hunting conditions, check season dates and regulations, and find many informational reports and harvest summaries.

Find teal hunting information in the Migratory Bird Hunting Digest listed under Related Information below.

Managed Waterfowl Hunts

Apply for a reservation on one of MDC's 15 managed waterfowl areas and learn about drawing procedures at the areas. Reservations start Sept. 1.

Quick Draw

Quick Draw is designed to enhance convenience, reduce travel time and expense, and offer hunters more flexibility at Grand Pass, Eagle Bluffs and Otter Slough.

Drawing Procedures

Browse three ways to draw for Missouri's managed waterfowl hunts, including "Every Member Draws," "One Member Draws" and "Quick Draw," and view reservation draw times.

Waterfowl Hunting Information

Find Missouri Department of Conservation areas to hunt, get harvest updates and waterfowl counts, and track mallards as they migrate south.

Waterfowl Seasons and Boundaries

Get season dates, bag limits, zone information and background information on how seasons are set.