Missouri firearms deer season opens Nov. 14

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Missouri hunters are preparing for the opening weekend of the November firearms deer season, which begins Saturday, Nov. 14.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the November portion of firearms deer season runs through Nov. 24.

Conservation officials are reminding hunters to review regulations and take safety precautions before heading into the woods.

Hunters should wear the required hunter orange, carry the appropriate permits and familiarize themselves with any changes to hunting regulations for 2026.

The department also encourages hunters to review the state’s Telecheck requirements for reporting harvested deer.

Hunters are asked to help protect Missouri’s wildlife and conservation areas by reporting suspected wildlife violations, property damage or misuse of conservation lands.

Violations can be reported anonymously through Operation Game Thief at 1-800-392-1111.

Additional information, including the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations booklet, is available through the Missouri Department of Conservation at mdc.mo.gov.