Missouri elk season 2026-27 Upcoming
Elk season in Missouri is opens Dec 12, 2026 (Firearms).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Missouri Department of Conservation. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Firearms | Statewide | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 28 days |
Elk hunting in Missouri runs from Oct 17, 2026 (Archery) to Dec 20, 2026 (Firearms) in the 2026-27 season, and is opens Dec 12, 2026 (Firearms).
Statewide seasons: archery Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026; firearms Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026.
Source: Missouri Department of Conservation, MDC Hunting and Trapping Seasons (page) (page). Read yesterday.