Updated as of 10/3/2025 - “Muzzleloading Firearm: Any firearm capable of being loaded only from the muzzle .40 caliber or larger and capable of firing only a single projectile at one discharge. Not capable of being loaded from the breech. In-lines, cap-and-ball muzzleloaders and scopes are allowed."
MISSOURI MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Hunt No. | Zone | County | Season Dates | Mandatory Pre Hunt Orientation |
| 76 | August A. Busch CA | St. Charles | Nov 15th - Nov 18 th | No |
| 77 | August A. Busch CA | St. Charles | Nov 22nd - Nov 25th | No |
| 78 | Babler SP | St. Louis | Nov 7th - Nov 9th | No |
| 79 | Caney Mountain CA — Inside Fenced Portion | Ozark | Oct 18th - Oct 19th | No |
| 80 | Forest 44 CA | St. Louis | Nov 3rd - Nov 4th | No |
| 81 | Forest 44 CA | St. Louis | Nov 17th - Nov 18th | No |
| 82 | Ha Ha Tonka SP | Camden | Nov 7th - Nov 9th | Nov. 6th |
| 83 | James a Reed WA | Jackson | Nov 10th - Nov 13th | No |
| 84 | Marais Temps Clair CA | St. Charles | Dec 13th - Jan 15th | No |
| 85 | Mingo NWR | Stoddard/Wayne | Dec 6th - Dec 7th | No |
| 86 | Peck Ranch CA — Inside Fenced Portion4 | Carter/Shannon | Dec 6th - Dec 7th | No |
| 87 | Pelican Island NA (Hunt area typically accessible only by boat.) | St. Louis | Nov 8th - Nov 10th | No |
| 88 | Robertsville SP | Franklin | Nov 8th - Nov 9th | Oct 29th |
Missouri Muzzleloader Elk Season
| Season | Location | Season Dates | Notes |
| Firearms | Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon counties excluding the refuge portion of Peck Ranch Conservation Area | Dec 13th - Dec 21st |
MISSOURI MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloaders must load from the muzzle
- Muzzleloaders must be .40 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloaders must fire a single projectile
- Muzzleloaders cannot load from the breech
- Scopes are legal
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Missouri Hunting Regulations
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