Turkey Hunting

PURPOSE: This rule establishes provisions for turkey hunting on department areas. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. Turkeys may be hunted on department areas as authorized in the current Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the current Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, both of which are hereby incorporated in this Code by reference. These booklets are published annually in March and August, respectively, by, and printed copies can be obtained from, the Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 and are also available online at www.missouriconservation.org. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 27, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. Amended: Filed Sept. 30, 2010, effective March 1, 2011. Amended: Filed March 2, 2020, effective Aug. 30, 2020. *Original authority: 252.040, RSMo 1945, amended 1989.