2026 Managed Turkey Hunts
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Instructions
Welcome to the MDC Managed Hunts App.
Click here to view the current Spring Turkey Managed Hunts Webpage.
In order to register for a hunt, you will need a valid conservation ID number for yourself and those in your party. For more information, please visit the Conservation ID Number reference page
If successfully drawn, a hunt specific regulation packet will be emailed to drawn hunter(s) who have an email address on their account; all other drawn hunters will receive their packets by mail. To update your account, log into Manage Your Account. All updates must be made before the end of the managed hunt application period to be considered for the hunt specific regulation packet distribution.
Turkey hunt reservations can be submitted 02/01/2026 through 02/28/2026
| Registration | Location | Dates | Hunt Type | Quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register Hunt 1 | Caney Mountain Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/20 - 04/26 | Archery | 30 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside of the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 2 | August A. Busch Conservation Area | 04/20 - 04/23 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 3 | August A. Busch Conservation Area | 04/25 - 04/28 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 4 | August A. Busch Conservation Area | 05/01 - 05/04 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 5 | August A. Busch Conservation Area | 05/07 - 05/10 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 6 | August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center | 05/04 - 05/05 | Shotgun Only | 4 | Only hunters 18 and older who have never harvested a turkey are eligible to apply. Hunters will be accompanied by a mentor during the hunt. Hunters must attend a pre-hunt orientation on April 6th, 2026 at 4:00 PM; those who do not attend are disqualified. Do not apply for this hunt if you can’t attend the mandatory pre-hunt orientation. |
| Register Hunt 7 | Caney Mountain Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/27 - 05/03 | Shotgun Only | 30 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 8 | Caney Mountain Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 05/04 - 05/10 | Shotgun Only | 30 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 9 | Peck Ranch Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/20 - 04/26 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 10 | Peck Ranch Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/27 - 05/03 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 11 | Peck Ranch Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 05/04 - 05/10 | Shotgun Only | 40 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 12 | Rockwoods Range | 05/04 - 05/05 | Shotgun Only | 4 | Only hunters 18 and older who have never harvested a turkey are eligible to apply. Hunters will be accompanied by a mentor during the hunt. Hunters must attend a pre-hunt orientation on April 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM; those who do not attend are disqualified. Do not apply for this hunt if you can’t attend the mandatory pre-hunt orientation. |
| Register Hunt 13 | Weldon Spring Conservation Area | 04/20 - 04/23 | Shotgun Only | 40 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 14 | Weldon Spring Conservation Area | 04/25 - 04/28 | Shotgun Only | 40 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 15 | Weldon Spring Conservation Area | 05/01 - 05/04 | Shotgun Only | 40 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 16 | Weldon Spring Conservation Area | 05/07 - 05/10 | Shotgun Only | 40 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 17 | August A. Busch Conservation Area | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 15 | Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 18 | Caney Mountain Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 10 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 19 | Fellows Lake | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 4 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 20 | Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area | 04/20 - 05/10 | Youth Shotgun | 2 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 21 | Peck Ranch Conservation Area - Inside Fenced Portion | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 10 | Managed hunt occurs in a designated area; statewide regulations apply outside the designated area. Hunters permanently confined to a wheelchair may bypass the random drawing but do not displace others in the drawing. Send a request along with a statement from a licensed physician to: Managed Turkey Hunts, MO Dept of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Requests must be received by Feb. 28. |
| Register Hunt 22 | St. Stanislaus Conservation Area | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 3 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 23 | St. Stanislaus Conservation Area | 04/20 - 05/03 | Youth Shotgun | 3 | No Notes |
| Register Hunt 24 | Weldon Spring Conservation Area | 04/11 - 04/12 | Youth Shotgun | 15 | No Notes |