Quail: Seasons, Limits

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the open season and limits for quail hunting. (1) Quail may be taken from November 1 through January 15. Daily limit: eight (8) quail; possession limit: sixteen (16) quail. (2) Youth at least six (6) but not older than fifteen (15) years of age may take quail during the last full weekend of October. Daily limit: eight (8) quail; possession limit: sixteen (16) quail. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Sept. 25, 1973, effective Oct. 15, 1973. Amended: Filed Aug. 24, 1977, effective Oct. 15, 1977. Amended: Filed Sept. 28, 1978, effective Nov. 11, 1978. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 1, 1981, effective Nov. 10, 1981, expired Jan. 1, 1982. Amended: Filed Aug. 31, 1982, effective Oct. 11, 1982. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 16, 1984, effective Nov. 1, 1984, expired Jan. 15, 1985. Amended: Filed Sept. 3, 1985, effective Oct. 1, 1985. Amended: Filed Sept. 5, 1986, effective Oct. 11, 1986. Amended: Filed July 30, 1987, effective Sept. 1, 1987. Amended: Filed April 24, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. Amended: Filed Oct. 2, 2006, effective Feb. 28, 2007.