Missouri Department of Conservation

Small Game

Small Game

Deer and turkey aren't the only good hunting in Missouri. Small game such as cottontail, squirrel and even bullfrog can challenge your hunting skills and serve as excellent table fare.

Topics in this section include how to clean a squirrel and our Small Game Harvest Survey.

Bullfrogs and Green Frogs

A favorite outdoor pastime of many Missourians, frogging spans the gap between hunting and fishing. Frogging season starts at sunset June 30 and runs through Oct. 31. Take them by a variety of methods with a small game or fishing permit. More

How to Clean and Cook a Squirrel

Bushy-tails are just like other game—the meat on the table is only as good as the care taken in preparation. More

Small Game Harvest Survey

This semiannually updated survey reports hunter and harvest numbers for rabbit, squirrel, quail, dove, pheasant, woodcock, crow, groundhog, raccoon, gray fox, red fox, coyote, bobcat, opossum, ducks and Canada and snow geese. New reports appear in late summer of odd-numbered years. More
Shortened URL
mdc.mo.gov/node/3094