Missouri will have its first elk hunting season in recent history this fall.
The Missouri Conservation Commission approved the season during its meeting Wednesday. Five permits will be issued for hunting bull elk. Four general permits will be for the public and one will be reserved for qualifying landowners.
MDC has designated a nine-day archery portion, which will run October 17-25 and a nine-day firearms portion, which will run December 12-20.
The permits will be assigned through a random lottery drawing.
There will be a $10 application fee for the general public that applies for the general permits. Those selected for the hunt must pay a $50 permit fee.
The random lottery will be limited to one application per person per year with a 10-year sit out period for those drawn for a general permit. Landowners will be able to apply every year.
General permits can be used in Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon counties, except the refuge portion of Peck Ranch Conservation Area.
Learn more at mdc.mo.gov.
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