Quail Hunting

PURPOSE: This rule establishes provisions for quail hunting on department areas. (1) Quail hunting is permitted on department areas in accordance with statewide regulations except as further restricted in this chapter. (2) Quail hunting is prohibited on the following department areas: (A) Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area; and (B) Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective April 30, 2009. Amended: Filed Sept. 27, 2013, effective March 1, 2014. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018, effective March 1, 2019. Amended: Filed March 2, 2020, effective Aug. 30, 2020. Amended: Filed July 29, 2022, effective Feb. 28, 2023.