Squirrel Hunting in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages you to get outside and discover nature on a fall squirrel hunt.
Squirrels have sparked the hunting spirit of many young hunters.
Squirrel hunting has a deep tradition in Missouri. Many youngsters get their start hunting bushy-tails in late summer and early fall.
Squirrel hunting can be just as exciting as bigger game hunting, and it is a superb way to sharpen outdoor skills.
There’s a big difference between someone who’s really good at squirrel hunting and someone who is maybe beginning where success may be found much more by the person that’s experienced.
But even the inexperienced should be able to get some successful encounters on their first time out.
Squirrels are abundant in Missouri.
Squirrel season is long, lasting from May to February and daily limits are liberal.
Practically any stand of mixed hardwood timber will support huntable squirrel populations.
And when taken with a rifle, shooting squirrels requires pin-point accuracy—a challenge for any marksman.
For details, visit MissouriConservation.org