--- Note --- The information below reflects regulations for most activities on this conservation area but does not contain regulations for all possible uses. For more information on area regulations consult the Wildlife Code (http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3csr.asp) or the phone number listed for this area in the online Conservation Atlas.

• Chapter 11 of the Wildlife Code applies to this area.(more)

Area General Provisions(more)

• Collecting wild animals (including invertebrates) and their unprocessed parts is prohibited except under the provisions of a valid Wildlife Collector’s Permit, or as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code.
• Commercial use and vending are prohibited on department areas.
• Fires are permitted only in designated camping areas.
• Guiding for pay is prohibited on department areas.
• In addition to the rules of the Wildlife Code, federal, state and local laws also apply on department lands.
• Soil disturbance and digging, including the digging of roots, is prohibited on all conservation areas.
• Use of fireworks is prohibited.
• Waste containers may be used only for disposal of garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish generated on department areas.
• Wild plants, plant products, vegetation, and mushrooms (more)
  • Collecting or possessing wild plants and their unprocessed parts is prohibited except under the provisions of a valid Letter of Authorization for Plant Collecting, or as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code.
  • Nuts, berries, fruits, edible wild greens and mushrooms may be taken only for personal consumption.
  • Vegetation, including trees, may not be cut or destroyed. The only exception is that willows (Salicaceae spp.) may be cut for use in constructing on-site blinds.

Area Hours(more)

• Open for public use from 4 a.m. To 10 p.m.; hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, dog training, launching and landing boats is allowed 24 hours a day on areas where these activities are permitted.
• Parking or storing watercraft or commercial vehicles on department areas during closed hours is prohibited

Bullfrogs and green frogs(more)

• Taking of bullfrogs and green frogs is allowed.
  • Bullfrogs and green frogs may be taken during the statewide season only by hand, handnet, atlatl, gig, bow, snagging, snaring, grabbing, pole and line , a twenty-two (.22) caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, or crossbow and only during dates and times when those waters are open to fishing or hunting. An artificial light may be used. Season: Sunset June 30 through Oct. 31. Daily limit 8.

Camping(more)

• Camping is allowed on the area as indicated.
  • Camping is allowed anytime in designated camping areas. These may or may not have defined campsites. Seasonal closures and restrictions may apply.
  • Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. Contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the Online Conservation Atlas.
  • Only one camping unit is permitted in each site and a maximum of six people are permitted in each campsite.
  • Quiet hours are in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m.

Decoys and blinds(more)

• Permitted but must be disassembled and removed daily.
  • Blinds may be constructed on-site only from willows (Salicaceae spp.).

Field Trials(more)

• Field trials are prohibited.

Fishing general provisions and seasons(more)

• Fishing permitted (see fishing regulations table below).

Fishing methods(more)

• Fish may be taken with bank lines, jug lines, limb lines, throwlines, and trotlines.
• Gig, bow, atlatl, snagging, snaring or grabbing may be used to take fish that are not game fish or endangered species in streams during the statewide seasons. (more)
• Gizzard shad may be taken from lakes and ponds by dip net or throw net.
• On lakes and ponds fish may be taken with pole and line and not more than three poles may be used by one person at any time. Snagging, snaring or grabbing of fish is prohibited.
• Seining or trapping live bait.
  • Seining or trapping live bait is permitted in streams in accordance with statewide regulations.(more)
  • Seining or trapping live bait, including tadpoles, is prohibited in lakes and ponds.
• The following regulations apply in streams: no more than three (3) unlabeled poles may be used; trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, bank lines and jug lines may be used but no more than 33 hooks may be used at any time; hooks on trotlines must be staged 2 feet apart; hooks and lines must be attended every 24 hours or removed. Unanchored jug lines must be personally attended at all times.(more)

Hunting, General provisions, seasons and restrictions(more)

• Hunting is permitted. Special seasons, methods, and limits may apply (see hunting regulations table below).
  • Firearms firing single projectiles larger than .22 caliber rim fire are prohibited.
  • From Oct. 15 through the end of duck season, the hunting of wildlife, other than waterfowl, is prohibited except on designated areas.
  • Nontoxic shot is required for all hunting with a shotgun on this area. Use or possession of lead shot is prohibited.
  • Special deer hunting regulations apply (see hunting regulations table below).
  • Special waterfowl hunting regulations apply (see hunting regulations table below).(more)
    • A daily waterfowl hunting drawing is held.(more)
    • A daily waterfowl hunting tag is required. The tag must be accurately completed and returned immediately after hunting.
    • A waterfowl refuge exists on designated segments of the area during certain times of the year. Special restrictions apply.
    • The area closed to waterfowl hunting on Dec. 25.
    • Waterfowl hunting is allowed only in designated areas during regular waterfowl hunting seasons.

Pets and hunting dogs(more)

• Pets and hunting dogs are permitted but must be on a leash or confined at all time. Hunting dogs may be used off the leash and unconfined for hunting and training for the purposes of chasing, locating, tracking or retrieving game. A valid small game hunting permit is required to train dogs in pursuit of wildlife.

Target Shooting and Ranges

• Target shooting is not allowed on the area.

Trapping(more)

• Trapping is allowed only with special use permit. Contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the Online Conservation Atlas.

Tree stands(more)

• Only portable tree stands are allowed from Sept. 1 through Jan. 31. Unattended stands must be plainly labeled on a durable material with the full name and address, or Conservation Number, of the owner and be removed from the area before Feb. 1. Use of nails, screw-in steps, and any material or method that would damage the tree is prohibited.

Use of boats and motors.(more)

• Boats, including sailboats, may be used on lakes and ponds designated as open to boats. Boats may not be left unattended overnight.
  • Float tubes may only be used for authorized fishing or hunting activities.
  • Only electric motors are permitted on lakes and ponds of less than 70 acres.
  • Outboard motors in excess of 10 horsepower must be operated at slow, no-wake speed.
  • Use of Houseboats and personal watercraft is prohibited.

Vehicles, Bicycles, Equestrian Use(more)

• Bicycles
  • No bicycling opportunity except on public roadways.
• Horses and horseback riding
  • No horseback riding opportunities exist on this area except on public roadways.
• Vehicles
  • Vehicles are only permitted on public roadways and in parking lots.
    • State laws regarding the operation, registration and required equipment also apply to the operation of motor vehicles on areas open to vehicular traffic that are under the control of the department.
    • The speed limit on department lands is 45 miles per hour, except as otherwise posted.

X Regulation Tables-Limit Information

• All fish that are not released unharmed immediately after being caught are included in an angler’s daily limit.
• Anglers may not possess any fish that is less than the specified minimum length limit on the waters, banks or area where the length limit applies.
• Anglers may not possess more than the daily limit of any species of fish on the waters or banks of any body of water where the limit applies.
• The table below specifies special regulations for hunting on this conservation area. These regulations must be followed while hunting on this area. Regardless of how many different locations are hunted on the same day (public or private land), no more than the statewide daily limit for any species may be taken
• When fishing on different bodies of water during the same day (public lakes, streams, conservation areas, areas managed under cooperative agreement, etc.), specified restrictions for individual bodies of waters or areas must be followed. However, no more than the statewide daily limit for any species may be taken for all waters or areas combined.

Fishing Regulations:

Hunting Regulations: REGULATIONS TABLE CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED. CONSULT THE WILDLIFE CODE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION. DO NOT RELY ON THE TABLE AT THIS TIME.