Missouri spring turkey season: last spring's dates and free maps
Spring 2026 dates
Missouri hadn't set its 2027 dates when we checked. These are last spring's (2026): check the agency for 2027.
Youth portion: Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12, 2026
Regular spring season: Monday, April 20 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Checked on the agency's site November 6, 2026. Permits, zones, bag limits and shooting hours differ: the regulations are what count, so read them before you go.
Legal shooting hours for big game in Missouri, generally: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Spring turkey hours are often shorter (many states close at noon), so check the turkey rules.
Turkey hunting means walking in before first light to get set up near the roost, often where there's no signal. Download the maps for your spot ahead of time and Cartahaven shows your GPS position on them offline, so you can stay on public ground and find your way back to the truck.
Free public land maps in Missouri
Before you go
Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Missouri Department of Conservation. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.