I find it funny; it was everywhere when Missouri cut the nonresident bird limit down to one spring bird. But not a peep about the tag price increase. Up from 246.00ish to 304.00 ish.
My home state of Arkansas did the same. Cut non residents to one turkey and charge $300+. Missouri is following our lead. Both states already had a one turkey limit for the first week.
It's terrible for hunters and isn't backed by any research or data. States and their resident hunters have got to chill out a bit on taking away hunter opportunities.
Non res for Florida now requires an annual license, turkey permit, and wma permit if hunting on public. Comes out to around $305
Quote from: jdl80 on February 13, 2026, 08:31:01 AMNon res for Florida now requires an annual license, turkey permit, and wma permit if hunting on public. Comes out to around $305
Yup. And Texas is now requiring an annual general hunting license to hunt turkey this year as well. $315
States at each others neck in a price war has to stop.
Enough is enough.
I've said it before on another site.
Every new asinine reg not backed by sound biological data is creating more and more hunters throwing their middle finger to the regs and going on about their business.
Missouri's survey results did not support their new regs. The price increase and NR limit is strictly tied to Arkansas NR changes. IMO.
One reason we didn't hear a peep about the tag increase, is that it was kept pretty hush. I looked multiple times and only documentation I found within the past several months was them rising the price ~$15 to like $258. I did see the $300 proposal last summer, but that was before they decided to drop the limit to 1. I assumed since they dropped limit they ditched the $300 stuff. Nope!
You haven't heard much about PA (pretty much guaranteed) going back to a 1 spring bird limit, either, have ya ??
They claim it's because they've added Sundays to the spring season. So, they've increased hunting days by 15% and reduced the limit by 50%. ALL THE WHILE..... they've added 1-3 days (depending on WMU) in the fall so you can kill more hens. :angry9:
All this is getting hidden behind the big stink over changing the opener of general deer season.
Missouri is likely off the list of places to hunt for me, and I have hunted yearly for 15 plus years, increase price, decrease opportunity and limit, go pound sand!
I hope others do the same, the only way to get a response is hit em in the wallet.
Quote from: Dtrkyman on February 13, 2026, 10:36:30 AMMissouri is likely off the list of places to hunt for me, and I have hunted yearly for 15 plus years, increase price, decrease opportunity and limit, go pound sand!
I hope others do the same, the only way to get a response is hit em in the wallet.
Yep, I'm done hopping across the border as well.
The irony of residents pushing out non-residents is that now the residents won't travel as much, meaning more competition for themselves.
Quote from: CALLM2U on February 13, 2026, 11:01:37 AMThe irony of residents pushing out non-residents is that now the residents won't travel as much, meaning more competition for themselves.
Yup, states taking away opportunity for non-residents are causing lost opportunities for their residents who travel too. Gotta love it.
It's all about the GREEN gentlemen. One state starts restricting bag limits and increasing license fees and the rest follow suit (Snowball effect). This won't even slow down until hunters pull the rug from under them. Then every DNR will start crying, we don't have enough money to buy our officers 4X4 Denali Trucks with all the Bells and Whistles. Most states are raising ALL license fees across the board because they say people aren't participating. Sorry it's a tough pill to swallow, as a hunter, but there's NO FREE LUNCHS in today's world. If we want to play, We have to Pay, unfortunately.
Quote from: bbcoach on February 13, 2026, 12:25:37 PMIt's all about the GREEN gentlemen. One state starts restricting bag limits and increasing license fees and the rest follow suit (Snowball effect). This won't even slow down until hunters pull the rug from under them. Then every DNR will start crying, we don't have enough money to buy our officers 4X4 Denali Trucks with all the Bells and Whistles. Most states are raising ALL license fees across the board because they say people aren't participating. Sorry it's a tough pill to swallow, as a hunter, but there's NO FREE LUNCHS in today's world. If we want to play, We have to Pay, unfortunately.
Paying is the easiest part, oddly
It's the limits, delayed season, and draws etc etc that no amount of money can change. Thats where the real opportunities are lost.
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Quote from: arkrem870 on February 13, 2026, 07:28:20 AMMy home state of Arkansas did the same. Cut non residents to one turkey and charge $300+. Missouri is following our lead. Both states have a one turkey limit for the first week.
It's terrible for hunters and isn't backed by any research or data. States and their resident hunters have got to chill out a bit on taking away hunter opportunities.
Was under the impression that Missouri was one and done for the Nonresidents.
Quote from: Fullfan on February 13, 2026, 06:48:43 PMQuote from: arkrem870 on February 13, 2026, 07:28:20 AMMy home state of Arkansas did the same. Cut non residents to one turkey and charge $300+. Missouri is following our lead. Both states have a one turkey limit for the first week.
It's terrible for hunters and isn't backed by any research or data. States and their resident hunters have got to chill out a bit on taking away hunter opportunities.
Was under the impression that Missouri was one and done for the Nonresidents.
That is correct. I meant to say they already had a one turkey in the first week restriction
The old adage 'be careful what you wish for " certainly comes to mind. I've read posting after posting on this forum complaining about how social media is ruining turkey hunting in general and your local area in particular, but most people were so short sighted in their views, they didn't stop to think that the solution to the problem was likely going to rain on their parade as well.
Dropping the limit for nonresidents and not for residents, does little or nothing to help the turkey population, nor does making license costs prohibitive. In my opinion, it only benefits three groups of people, the first being the resident hunter who has no desire to travel, likely a fairly large percentage of hunters in most states. The second is the anti hunter who would like to see all hunting banned and is overjoyed when any overly restrictive regulation makes it tougher to do so. The third are the well heeled. Those fortunate enough to be in a position where cost is not a factor are not going to hunt less, they will just go to more states and enter more lotteries and purchase more limited availability tags than they might have before making it even tougher for the average Joe to hunt in the future.
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nobody can say they weren't warned about embracing influencers and corporate money into turkey hunting....
What was foretold has happened and it suck's but was inevitable. Keep liking and subscribing....
People have came around to the modern day braggart turkey hunter with a camera in his face.
But it's too late now.
You guys who embraced this keep sending Dave pictures of your bottomland thong and little THP Ted fantasy love letters.
You may as well embrace what has happened.
You want to see if you are turkey hunting for the right reason? Go kill a gobbler and tell no one. If the thrill is the same as telling people, you are doing what you love for the right reason.
If you have to tell people to get a dopamine release, then you're part of the problem.
The truth hurts sometimes.
"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
MO is a special place for me; I shot my first out of state bird coming from Michigan there and have had access to couple of farms recently. When I sit and listen the MDC biologist tell me only 3% of hunters shoot two birds in the spring and then lower the limit it makes me scratch my head. The biggest reason I traveled was to increase my hunt days to hunt multiple birds. I will be staying closer to home for a single bird.
Quote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
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Didn't Fact check it, but it's likely true
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Quote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
The data may not be readily available but is there if you look for it. Do you really think a page like The Hunting Public (who readily names states and are not quite spies when it comes to being sneaky about locations) who has 320 MILLION views in the last ~9 years is not having a drastic impact on drawing attention to the sport and in turn reducing available opportunity? For reference, the population of the USA is ~341 million people - THP is projected to have ~440 MILLION views by 2030.
Also - I love your username on here, I saw a license plate with that on it a couple years ago at a WMA in the midwest and it made me chuckle.
I ran into the hunting public guys a few years back at a local Wma in Mississippi. They were nice guys and polite but I asked them how about just stop naming states and just post your videos. They gave me a long spill about how it's not fair to the every day Joe or weekend warrior to withhold info blah blah. I don't have social media so I'm not sure how much of an impact they have but I do see their videos get a lot of likes and such.
THP seems to have less info on where they hunt in recent videos? We shall see what comes up on their up coming turkey videos, and yes I will watch them when I am so inclined.
The worst place I hunt in terms of public land idiots are all locals in my experience, ignorant and zero regard for laws or common courtesy!
Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2026, 10:51:02 AMQuote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
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Didn't Fact check it, but it's likely true
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Statistics 101. Correlation doesn't equal causation.
There was something that happened around 2020.... Something kinda big that put everyone out of work to find a new hobby that is AMAZING and fun!
I'm fine with the 1 bird limit but not so much the huge price increase AND reduced limit. That will sure enough have the Ziplock gang feeling like they need to get their money's worth. Dumb move imo!
Quote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 02:50:21 PMQuote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2026, 10:51:02 AMQuote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
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Didn't Fact check it, but it's likely true
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Statistics 101. Correlation doesn't equal causation.
There was something that happened around 2020.... Something kinda big that put everyone out of work to find a new hobby that is AMAZING and fun!
So only that correlation is causation?? Lol
I guarantee if it was covid, it was because they had time to first watch the videos to realize it was possible.
People didn't sit home and say "hey man let's go hunt the public land we always were scared to go too"
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I would also venture to say a large % of people who are outdoorsman and into it at all still had to work.
I don't know anyone who sat home, but all I know for the most part are blue collar people or ones working under business that were classified as essential.
Now if we are just talking about people who went camping, diff story.
Maybe where I'm at and my circle of people aren't the norm, idk
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Quote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 02:50:21 PMQuote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2026, 10:51:02 AMQuote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
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Didn't Fact check it, but it's likely true
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Statistics 101. Correlation doesn't equal causation.
There was something that happened around 2020.... Something kinda big that put everyone out of work to find a new hobby that is AMAZING and fun!
Yes, COVID caused non resident turkey hunting license sales/applications to double or even triple in some states. COVID whispered in their ear, "Go to Montana, young Man!" , "Go to South Florida, young man!" Lmao
Covid is the gift that keeps giving then.....
Quote from: arkrem870 on February 13, 2026, 07:28:20 AMMy home state of Arkansas did the same. Cut non residents to one turkey and charge $300+. Missouri is following our lead. Both states already had a one turkey limit for the first week.
It's terrible for hunters and isn't backed by any research or data. States and their resident hunters have got to chill out a bit on taking away hunter opportunities.
90% of non resident hunters are hunting public in these states. Which means they're cramming into limited space. If non resident pressure was spread out, it wouldn't be quite the issue.
As someone who has seen YouTube blow up the public in my state, I'm praying for changes to delay the non resident start or limit tags.
Limited resource, high demand.
Reciprocity; I wish WI, MN, and what ever state that isn't gouging the hunter would take advantage of Reciprocity. You pay the same as the state you come from. And that includes only taking one bird and less days to do it.
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Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2026, 07:45:17 PMQuote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 02:50:21 PMQuote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2026, 10:51:02 AMQuote from: CALLM2U on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 AM"Death by a thousand cuts" but YouTubers are completely to blame ;D
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Didn't Fact check it, but it's likely true
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Statistics 101. Correlation doesn't equal causation.
There was something that happened around 2020.... Something kinda big that put everyone out of work to find a new hobby that is AMAZING and fun!
So only that correlation is causation?? Lol
I guarantee if it was covid, it was because they had time to first watch the videos to realize it was possible.
People didn't sit home and say "hey man let's go hunt the public land we always were scared to go too"
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The world changed with COVID. Looking at a small sample size of your friends isn't a scientific view.
But since most people are lazy (not saying you specifically but for anyone who may read this) I'll provide some actual data on this event.
Roughly two‑thirds of Americans reported having more time for hobbies during the pandemic, averaging over six hours per week. - https://magazine.wsu.edu/2025/01/31/hobbies-going-viral/?utm
A Rutgers study found that many people turned to new pursuits like exercise, outdoor activities, and hobbies as coping strategies instead of unhealthy habits - https://www.rutgers.edu/news/hobbies-and-healthy-habits-surged-during-pandemic?utm
One survey reported that nearly two thirds of Americans picked up a new hobby, and almost 80% intended to continue those hobbies after the pandemic. - https://www.vitalitygroup.com/insights/what-ever-happened-to-your-pandemic-hobby/?utm
2/3rds said they had more time for hobbies?? Yea the same ones who were already hunting
I do and know many people who travel all over hunting many species, I just about never run into new traveling hunters that aren't all about THP.
I've never once heard "yea man since Covid I really like hunting.
I've run into a ton wearing THP gear mentioning things they've watched on YouTube and how they ended up in locations
I bet MANY others will chime in and mention the same.
How can COVID and videos pop up relatively close to the same time yet you THINK YouTube had no impact but covid is all of the impact? These videos have sometimes hundreds of thousands of views. Many from people trying to figure out where they at so they can go.
I hunt where THP started videoing in the south. They name people that it's very easy to know where they at. I've watched the crowds come in the following years.
If anything Covid just gave them time to research places to hunt, THROUGH YouTube.
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Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 19, 2026, 06:41:11 PM2/3rds said they had more time for hobbies?? Yea the same ones who were already hunting
I do and know many people who travel all over hunting many species, I just about never run into new traveling hunters that aren't all about THP.
I've never once heard "yea man since Covid I really like hunting.
I've run into a ton wearing THP gear mentioning things they've watched on YouTube and how they ended up in locations
I bet MANY others will chime in and mention the same.
How can COVID and videos pop up relatively close to the same time yet you THINK YouTube had no impact but covid is all of the impact? These videos have sometimes hundreds of thousands of views. Many from people trying to figure out where they at so they can go.
I hunt where THP started videoing in the south. They name people that it's very easy to know where they at. I've watched the crowds come in the following years.
If anything Covid just gave them time to research places to hunt, THROUGH YouTube.
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Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 19, 2026, 06:41:11 PM2/3rds said they had more time for hobbies?? Yea the same ones who were already hunting
I do and know many people who travel all over hunting many species, I just about never run into new traveling hunters that aren't all about THP.
I've never once heard "yea man since Covid I really like hunting.
I've run into a ton wearing THP gear mentioning things they've watched on YouTube and how they ended up in locations
I bet MANY others will chime in and mention the same.
How can COVID and videos pop up relatively close to the same time yet you THINK YouTube had no impact but covid is all of the impact? These videos have sometimes hundreds of thousands of views. Many from people trying to figure out where they at so they can go.
I hunt where THP started videoing in the south. They name people that it's very easy to know where they at. I've watched the crowds come in the following years.
If anything Covid just gave them time to research places to hunt, THROUGH YouTube.
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So you didn't read the articles? Or are you just choosing to go with your feelings over data?
2/3rds of people picked up a NEW, hobby. NEW. You know, like deer hunters who picked up turkey hunting (because it's awesome)
I travel the country as well and I've rarely meet anyone who mentions THP. So I guess our experiences cancel each other out, huh? Do you see how invalid that viewpoint is? You have to go with data, and the data all points to that having a bunch of time off to explore new hobbies during the pandemic changed our world.
But I guess you're free to only consider your feelings and opinions rather than pursue data, facts and truth.
Best of luck to you.
Just say you love your fav tuber.
If covid did it why have state agencies hired several of the YouTubers to advertise hunting opportunities in their area??
I mean hell everyone was running to the woods because they was off work.
Those same agencies had to change the rules on non residents within 2-3 years of hiring the YouTubers.
I'm partially guilty of it myself, I got into elk hunting partly from one of the groups way back. You heard me, the YouTubers, BEFORE COVID was even a thought
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I'm sure this has NOTHING to do with crowds. I also bet NO ONE clicked on it because it is LA, one of the harder places to bag a public bird for the chasing 49 people
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"Hi, my name is Joe. COVID gave me free time to discover turkey hunting. I almost killed a bird my first year. Got one my second year and celebrated it by smoking a cigar. Such a cool, unique idea huh? HAHA! I've since spent thousands on traveling to other states trying to get my first non-resident turkey. South Florida, the Black Hills, Montana. Those states just called to me. I really can't explain it. I think it would be really neat to kill a turkey in 49 states. We could call it a Super Slam!"
According to poster above. :TooFunny:
I guess I will find out how the reduction to one bird and tag price increase affects nonresident hunters. This will be year 34 for hunting Missouri as a nonresident. In that time, I have made a lot of friends there. Friday evening camp looks like a frat party, 20-35 ppl show up and hang out. Sat Around noon we all meet and take a side-by-side ride, usually about 20-25 miles. We stop at lots of other camps and BS with the guys and gals. Other camps are from GA, LA, Fla, Miss, NY and Ark. In 50ish days we shall see who shows and who does not.
Sounds fun Fullfan, I have around 15 consecutive seasons there myself and several close friends, I think I'm out this year?
Will be interesting to see what happens in your neck of the woods!
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I grew up in Kansas and moved to Missouri a few years ago in order to be closer to the airport. I have been paying for Kansas non-resident as a result. Three years ago, KS decided to move to a draw system for tags. This year I was unable to get a tag. I won't be hunting in KS this year, even though I can see it from my front yard. This, to me, is even worse than charging a ton of money.
FYI nonresident disabled Vets with a rating of 60% or better, can buy tags at the resident price. And you will get two tags..
Quote from: BustaBiggun on March 06, 2026, 09:06:14 AMI grew up in Kansas and moved to Missouri a few years ago in order to be closer to the airport. I have been paying for Kansas non-resident as a result. Three years ago, KS decided to move to a draw system for tags. This year I was unable to get a tag. I won't be hunting in KS this year, even though I can see it from my front yard. This, to me, is even worse than charging a ton of money.
Yup, income is much easier to control than our place in a lottery system
If Iowa charge 3-4k for a NR deer tag people would , however they have no problem or concerns with waiting 5-7 years to hunt there lol.
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I'm a fan of gear and tech reduction rather than opportunity reduction. That said, I agree with NR single bird tag. As a NR in several states now I'm thrilled with the opportunity to shoot one bird and move on. As I've said, NR tags should be standard in every state. I would just put a 5-7day time limit on the tag. Want to hunt the open? Sure, buy tag and hunt for (5) days. If you're successful, you're done in that state. If you're not you have an opportunity to buy another tag for say 5 more days and try again. Make the cost reasonable without being too reasonable. $250? In this way it's not lost opportunity. When " residents" argue that NF in their state should be preserved for residents, I just counter that beaches, campgrounds, tourist attractions and restaurants in my area should also then be reserved for residents so you "snowbirds" just stay home🤣 and as a MS Rez I'm quite well versed in the OSH influx come open so I can speak from that side of it. Most likely FLA residents are the only ones who might know more....
Quote from: Fullfan on Today at 08:32:14 AMFYI nonresident disabled Vets with a rating of 60% or better, can buy tags at the resident price. And you will get two tags..
Not arguing but do you know this to be a fact? I read where as of 2026 non resident disabled vets are to pay full price? I read this on mdc website so is it a mis print?
The single bird would be less of a deal if the price reflected the drop in limit and opportunity, but it is actually opposite with the price increase.
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Quote from: Bottomland OG on Today at 03:46:17 PMQuote from: Fullfan on Today at 08:32:14 AMFYI nonresident disabled Vets with a rating of 60% or better, can buy tags at the resident price. And you will get two tags..
Not arguing but do you know this to be a fact? I read where as of 2026 non resident disabled vets are to pay full price? I read this on mdc website so is it a mis print?
The Commission recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans and active duty military and has approved several permit exemptions and low cost permits for active duty military and veterans. This includes:
Any honorably discharged resident or nonresident veteran having a service-related disability of 60% or greater or who was a prisoner of war during military service may hunt (but not trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys — without a permit but must carry a certified statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit, or a military medical center may hunt (but not trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys — without a permit but must carry orders showing such assignment. However:
A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit is required to hunt waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, and rails.
A Federal Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl.
A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt light geese during the Conservation Order.
Any honorably discharged military veteran having a service-related disability of 60% or greater; or who was a prisoner of war; or currently assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit or a military medical center may receive permits at resident prices. The Warrior Transition Unit/Brigade would include programs such as the Wounded Warrior Program.
Active duty military and their families stationed in Missouri qualify for resident permits, and resident active duty military and their immediate family stationed out of state qualify for Missouri resident permits.
If an individual bought a Missouri hunting, fishing, or trapping permit and then couldn't use it for the full valid season because they were called to military duty out of state, they qualify for a free reinstatement of the permit privilege upon their return.
Residents of Missouri who are currently, or have in the previous twelve (12) months, been mobilized and serving on full-time active military duty in either the National Guard (in Federal Status) or Reserve forces of the United States can hunt small game, fish, and trap with a low-cost permit.
Veterans are also encouraged to contact one of Missouri's four trout parks for these free fishing events specifically for service men and women:
Copy and paste from https://mdc.mo.gov/permits/veteran-benefits today . I can not locate any place that says anything about the limit being one or two though...... Joe
Quote from: POKERFACE on Today at 04:07:19 PMQuote from: Bottomland OG on Today at 03:46:17 PMQuote from: Fullfan on Today at 08:32:14 AMFYI nonresident disabled Vets with a rating of 60% or better, can buy tags at the resident price. And you will get two tags..
Not arguing but do you know this to be a fact? I read where as of 2026 non resident disabled vets are to pay full price? I read this on mdc website so is it a mis print?
The Commission recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans and active duty military and has approved several permit exemptions and low cost permits for active duty military and veterans. This includes:
Any honorably discharged resident or nonresident veteran having a service-related disability of 60% or greater or who was a prisoner of war during military service may hunt (but not trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys — without a permit but must carry a certified statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit, or a military medical center may hunt (but not trap) wildlife — except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys — without a permit but must carry orders showing such assignment. However:
A Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit is required to hunt waterfowl, snipe, doves, woodcock, and rails.
A Federal Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl.
A Conservation Order Permit is required to hunt light geese during the Conservation Order.
Any honorably discharged military veteran having a service-related disability of 60% or greater; or who was a prisoner of war; or currently assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit or a military medical center may receive permits at resident prices. The Warrior Transition Unit/Brigade would include programs such as the Wounded Warrior Program.
Active duty military and their families stationed in Missouri qualify for resident permits, and resident active duty military and their immediate family stationed out of state qualify for Missouri resident permits.
If an individual bought a Missouri hunting, fishing, or trapping permit and then couldn't use it for the full valid season because they were called to military duty out of state, they qualify for a free reinstatement of the permit privilege upon their return.
Residents of Missouri who are currently, or have in the previous twelve (12) months, been mobilized and serving on full-time active military duty in either the National Guard (in Federal Status) or Reserve forces of the United States can hunt small game, fish, and trap with a low-cost permit.
Veterans are also encouraged to contact one of Missouri's four trout parks for these free fishing events specifically for service men and women:
Copy and paste from https://mdc.mo.gov/permits/veteran-benefits today . I can not locate any place that says anything about the limit being one or two though...... Joe
I did talk to a conservation officer a couple weeks back on the limit subject and he said the only way a non resident can kill more than one is if they are a land owner "no exceptions".
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/2026%20Spring%20Turkey%20Hunting%20Regs_508.pdf
Upon further reading , according to the Turkey regs, The limit is based on type of permit . Still confuses me , but I am simple minded. I would talk to someone about it to clarify before shooting 2.....Joe
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