Hunting

Hunting in Ozark County Missouri

With healthy populations of white tail deer and turkey, Ozark County is a hunter's paradise. Both archery and firearm methods are popular with county residents and those visiting during hunting seasons. The Mark Twain National Forest features over 38,000 acres and Caney Mountain Conservation Area includes another 6,500 acres of land managed to support the local wildlife and game populations in the area.  
Deer season kicks off with an archery portion that runs from mid-September 15 through early November. The main firearms season opens from mid- to late-November, and archery season picks back up late-November through mid-January. Youth hunters ages 6-15 can participate in two youth-specific deer seasons, usually held in late October and again in late November. An "alternative weapons" season in late December through January provides hunters with the opportunity to use muzzleloaders, pistols, crossbows and even an atlatl, a primitive spear-throwing weapon.
Turkey season includes two archery sessions running from mid-September through early November and late November through mid-January. A fall firearms turkey season is be held throughout October, and spring firearm turkey season is generally held in April. A youth-specific turkey season is also held in April. 
Although deer and turkey have the most participation, hunters have ample opportunity to hunt other species including rabbit, squirrel, quail, dove, waterfowl, frogs and coyote. 
For more information on hunting seasons, regulations or to obtain a hunting permit, visit http://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/.
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