Coyote in Missouri
hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Missouri Department of Conservation. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Coyote is general season in Missouri. The agency above sets season dates, bag limits, and zone boundaries — those change yearly. Verify before you hunt.
About the species
Coyotes are the most adaptable predator in North America — they've expanded their range dramatically over the past century, now occupying every state except Hawaii plus most of Mexico and Central America. They thrive in suburbs, ag country, mountain timber, and desert. Mature animals weigh 25-45 pounds with Eastern coyotes (which carry some wolf ancestry) running larger than Western desert specimens.
Most states classify coyotes as unprotected non-game with year-round, no-limit take and no special license required beyond a basic hunting license. A few Western states have specific coyote regulations on public land. Calling with electronic and mouth-blown predator calls dominates the technique world; hounds, ground-blind ambush near carrion, and night hunting (where legal) round out the methods. Coyote pelts hold value when prime in winter.
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