Hunting

A deer bounds through a river.
Unlike many other parks, Ozark National Scenic Riverways allows hunting each year! Hunters just have to follow state and federal laws.

Courtesy of Rob Barth

Throughout Ozark history, hunting was a way to earn a living, enjoy the great outdoors, or simply feed one's family. Before settlers moved to the area, indigenous peoples hunted deer, otter, and other animals. Today, hunters are drawn from across the country to the remote Ozark Mountains.

As part of its founding documentation, Ozark National Scenic Riverways allows the public to hunt within its boundaries. Regulations are primarily dictated by the state, through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). To learn more about hunting in Missouri, visit the MDC website.

 

Hunting Regulations

Hunting is permitted inside most areas of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, given that hunters follow all state and federal regulations. A summary of park-specific hunting regulations can be found below. Other federal hunting laws can be found via the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Otherwise, be sure to check state hunting regulations on the Missouri Department of Conservation website.

 

Last updated: November 1, 2024

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P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone:

(573) 323-4236
Call (573) 323-4236 for Big Spring Entrance Station, located south of Van Buren, MO. Call (573) 226-3945 for the Alley Spring General Store, located west of Eminence, MO. Call (573) 858-3297 for Round Spring Ranger Station, located north of Eminence, MO.

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