Missouri Whitetail Hunting
Still in the top ten of states that have phenomenal deer hunting, Missouri has an estimated deer population of 1.4 million whitetails and on average 500,000 hunters take part in hunting. Our Northwest Missouri area boasts some of the best trophy opportunity in the State. Missouri hunters continue to harvest over 200,000 deer/year and ranks in the top ten of all states for record deer taken. Missouri tags are available over the counter. If you are looking for a big whitetail buck, check one of our nine different deer hunting opportunities here at Northwest Missouri Bucks & Beards Outfitters. Hunt dates are guaranteed upon reciept of a 50% deposit.
2025 Rates & Dates
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- Cost
- Sept 19-23
- $2,600.00
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- Cost
- Oct 10 - Oct 14
- $2,800.00
- Oct 17 - Oct 21
- $2,800.00
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- Cost
- 1st Week: Nov 15 - Nov 19
- $3,800.00
- 2nd Week: Nov 22 - Nov 26
- $3,500.00
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- Cost
- Full 5 day hunt: Dec 12-16
- $2,000.00
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- Cost
- 5 Days: Oct 24 - Oct 28
- $3,200.00
- 5 Days: Oct 31 - Nov 4
- $3,200.00
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- Cost
- 6 Day Hunt: Dec 28 - Jan 2
- $3,000.00
- (pro-rated days available minimum of 3 days)
Guided Whitetail Deer Hunts
All of our Missouri whitetail hunts are guided and include lodging, two meals, as well as transportation to and from stands. We currently have over 200 pre-hung stands on our over 11,000+ acres of managed ground! We pay close attention to the wind and all other contributing factors. Our guides take you to and from the stands. In and effort to make our hunts better, the first hunt after our Early Season September 19-23 hunt will start October 9th. The Oct 24th hunt will be our first full main hunt. Any groups of 4 or more that want any other date prior to these October hunts, please contact us for availability.
Harvest / Scoring
- Minimum B&C score
- Main frame 8 point is 125 inches
- Main frame 9 is 135 inches
- Main frame 10 and larger is 140 inches
- No restrictions on youth (16 and under) & women
- Missouri State restrictions require at least 4 points on one side (except youth under 16 hunting archery)
- Fines are $200 per inch for shooting under the minimums listed above with a maximum fine capped at $1000
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Weapons & Permits
In Missouri, you have a few options to hunt deer. Most clients do hunt whitetails with a firearm - rifles being a choice of many. We do from time to time get some outdoorsmen and women wanting to try out hunting with a muzzleloader. For those archers you can use either a traditional bow and arrow, a compound bow or now it is legal to take deer with a crossbow. Crossbows are great for those who are not quite confident in their ability to shoot a bow and arrow. Crossbow deer hunting in Missouri can also be a great way to introduce a young hunter into the sport.
To get more information on Missouri hunting permit costs, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website and search for whitetail to view the available hunting permits:
If you happen to be a Medically Retired Veteran give the Missouri Dept. of Conservation (1-800-392-4115) a call and see about receiving nonresident permits for the price of a Missouri resident.
Hunt Terms
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is due and invoiced on the date of the booking. The hunt will be cancelled if the deposit is not recieved by NMBBO within 5 days (unless otherwise approved) of the booking date. The remaining 50% balance is due upon arrival.
- All hunts are guided unless otherwise noted.
- All hunts are five (5) days.
- Additional hunting days may be added by pro-rating days, but (only if available)
- All hunts include lodging and two meals.
- Airport pickup/dropoff at either Kansas City or Des Moines shall require an additional fee of $350 (roundtrip).
Discounts Available
- 50% Discount - Children under the age of 18 with any paid adult
- Discounts apply for all hunts except the first week rifle hunt
- We also welcome non-hunting guests for $600/whitetail hunt (pending space available)
Processing Your Harvest
- A full service deer processor is only a short 20 minute drive from the main lodge
- A fully equiped butcher station is available at the main lodge for those who prefer to self-process their harvest
- Your guide may assist you with either of these options