Game Breeder
Missouri Game Breeder
Permit 2026
Requirements and fees for raising and selling captive game animals in Missouri. Missouri issues Wildlife Breeder licenses for propagating and selling native game animals and birds.
Record Keeping
Annual Renewal
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Annual Fee
$15.00
Per year, per permit
Facility Inspection
Not Required
Initial & periodic
Record Keeping
Required
Inventory & transactions
Agency
Missouri Dept. of Co...
Permit issuer
Covered Species
Game Species Covered in Missouri
Quail, pheasant, game birds, white-tailed deer, turkey
Step-by-Step
How to Apply for a Game Breeder Permit in Missouri
1
Review Requirements
Contact Missouri Dept. of Conservation to get the current application packet. Review species-specific requirements, especially for deer and elk which have additional disease testing requirements.
2
Submit Application & Fee
Submit your completed application to Missouri Dept. of Conservation.
Annual permit fee: $15.00. Include all required documentation (property ownership or lease, facility plan, intended species list).
3
Maintain Required Records
Keep detailed records of all animals in your possession: births, deaths, purchases, and sales. Annual reports are typically required. Records must be available for inspection at any time by wildlife officers.
Permit Classes
Missouri Permit Structure
Wildlife Breeder license; cervid breeders have additional CWD requirements
Requirements
Missouri Game Breeder Requirements
MDC permit, annual reports, CWD testing for deer.
Source: Missouri Dept. of Conservation (mdc.mo.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current permit requirements and fees directly with Missouri Dept. of Conservation.