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Hunting at Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Seasons, methods and access for this conservation area in Platte County.
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Getting to Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Guy B. Park Conservation Area
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- Tobacco Hills LakeBoat ramp · 0.2 mi from the centreDirections
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- GateGate · 3.3 mi from the centreDirections
- Platte Falls Conservation Area WestBoat ramp · 3.3 mi from the centreDirections
Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area profile
Platte County is home to the 380 acres of Guy B. Park Conservation Area. In acreage it places 4th among 5 conservation areas in Platte County. Management sits with MDC: Missouri River district, Kansas City Region.
When hunting is slow, Guy B. Park Conservation Area offers fishing (sunfish, black bass) and trapping (special use permit), per MDC.
In the agency's words: Guy B. Park Conservation Area received its name from Missouri's 38th governor, Guy Brasfield Park. Governor Park was born June 10, 1872, in Platte City. He was educated in the public schools and studied at Gaylord Institute in Platte City. In 1896, he graduated from the Law Department of the University of Missouri and later began practicing law in Platte City. He served as city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and as a district delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. He accepted the position of Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in 1922. He was later elected as Governor of the State and served from 1933 until 1937. Upon expiration of his term as governor, he returned to Platte City and continued his law practice. Governor Guy B. Park died Oct. 1, 1946. The area holds a 16-acre impoundment, Tobacco Hills Lake. The lake is managed for trophy-sized bluegill and contains populations of largemouth bass and redear sunfish. There is a privy, a covered fishing dock, and concrete boat ramp available for the public to use.
Species on the record: Deer, Turkey, Rabbit, Squirrel, Dove, Quail, Waterfowl.
- White-tailed Deer
- Wild Turkey
- Eastern Cottontail
- Gray Squirrel
- Fox Squirrel
- Mourning Dove
- Northern Bobwhite Quail
- Ducks
From the agency record (Missouri Department of Conservation); checked October 29, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Guy B. Park Conservation Area methods and area rules
Methods for Guy B. Park Conservation Area come from the MDC area page and the deer quick view.
| Quarry | Methods | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | Archery only | Allowed |
| Wild Turkey | Archery and firearms | – |
| Eastern Cottontail | Statewide methods | – |
| Gray Squirrel | Statewide methods | – |
| Northern Bobwhite Quail | Statewide methods | – |
| Mourning Dove | Statewide methods | Nontoxic for doves |
| Ducks | Open Hunting | Nontoxic shot |
Guy B. Park Conservation Area: Code paragraphs
- Use or possession of lead shot is prohibited for hunting doves on this area.
For deer, Guy B. Park Conservation Area is open to archery methods only, and antlerless permits may be used. For turkey, MDC allows archery and firearms on Guy B. Park Conservation Area. Antlerless code A applies to Guy B. Park Conservation Area, so antlerless permits allowed. No lead shot for doves on Guy B. Park Conservation Area. MDC limits deer hunting on its areas to the listed ones, and Guy B. Park Conservation Area is listed.
Sources: area page, area regulations, deer quick view; booklet table: 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet, pp. 42-55. Checked October 29, 2026.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area waterfowl hunting
Guy B. Park Conservation Area offers open waterfowl hunting outside the managed wetland system. The Middle Zone sets duck dates here, based on the older zone layer; hunters near a line should read the digest map. Federal rules require nontoxic shot for waterfowl and coots everywhere.
| Season | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Youth waterfowl days | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Ducks, split 1 | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 |
| Ducks, split 2 | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 |
2026-2027 Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Digest, managed areas; area page; checked October 29, 2026.
Doves on Guy B. Park Conservation Area
For 2026 the dove layer shows 2 fields and 12.5 acres on Guy B. Park Conservation Area, mostly sunflower. The field records say: open to all hunters. Guy B. Park Conservation Area is one of the 75 areas MDC manages for dove hunting. The nontoxic list covers dove hunting on this area. The 2026-27 dove season opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Nov 29, 2026.
MDC 2026 dove field layer and Dove Management Areas; checked October 29, 2026.
Platte County rules on Guy B. Park Conservation Area
| County rule | Platte County |
|---|---|
| Firearms antlerless limit | 4 deer |
| Antlerless portions | Open |
| CWD sampling Nov. 14-15 | No |
| Feed and mineral ban | No |
| Share the Harvest CWD test | No |
| Fall firearms turkey | Open |
| Dogs, November portion | No rule |
| Elk county | No |
| Bear zone | None |
| Duck zone | Middle |
For deer, Platte County sets the rules on Guy B. Park Conservation Area: firearms antlerless limit 4. Antlerless portions: open in October and December for Platte County. No CWD portion, no CWD Management Zone and no antler-point restriction this season.
2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet county rules, MDC CWD rules and 2026 bear digest; checked October 29, 2026.
Open dates on Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Open-now status is in the last column; 17 rows apply to Guy B. Park Conservation Area.
| Quarry | Season | Where | Opening | Closing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery, first part | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery, second part | Statewide | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall archery | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall firearms | Open county | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall archery, part 2 | Statewide | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Youth quail | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Quail | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Rabbit hunting | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Squirrel season | Statewide | May 23, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Doves | Dove season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Teal | September teal | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth waterfowl days | Middle Zone | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Ducks, split 1 | Middle Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Ducks, split 2 | Middle Zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Early Canada goose | Early Canada goose | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular geese | Statewide | Nov 11, 2026 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Conservation order | Statewide | Feb 7, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 |
Firearms deer portions are left out because Guy B. Park Conservation Area is archery-only for deer. Archery deer is closed during the November firearms portion, Nov. 14-24.
From the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet, the 2026-2027 waterfowl digest and the 2026 hunting and trapping summary (Missouri Department of Conservation); checked October 29, 2026. All Missouri seasons.
Platte County deer and turkey harvest near Guy B. Park Conservation Area
County-level data from MDC.
MDC reports deer harvest by county, not by area: Platte County checked 1,153 deer in the 2025 permit year, 5% more than in 2024. Public land gave up 20 of the 217 spring 2026 turkeys in Platte County. CWD samples from Platte County turned up 0 positives in recent years.
| Season | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 654 | 62 | 437 | 1,153 |
| 2024 | 602 | 74 | 426 | 1,102 |
| 2023 | 649 | 77 | 483 | 1,209 |
| 2022 | 669 | 65 | 427 | 1,161 |
| 2021 | 606 | 61 | 406 | 1,073 |
| 2020 | 609 | 61 | 461 | 1,131 |
| Year | Spring | Public land | Youth | Fall firearms | Fall archery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 217 | 20 | 18 | – | – |
| 2025 | 189 | 8 | 29 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 | 199 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| 2023 | 197 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
| 2022 | 164 | – | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| 2021 | 169 | – | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Year | Deer tested | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | 58 | 0 |
| 2022 | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 | 66 | 0 |
MDC 2025 deer harvest summary, MDC turkey harvest summaries and MDC CWD dashboard; earlier years from the yearly reports. Checked October 29, 2026.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area and nearby public land, mapped
Platte Falls Conservation Area (3.9 mi, southeast) tops the neighbor list for Guy B. Park Conservation Area, measured as the crow flies.
| Neighbor | Category | Acreage | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Falls CA | Conservation area | 2,424 | Platte | 3.9 mi | southeast |
| Dr. Frederick Marshall CA | Conservation area | 169 | Platte | 7.2 mi | south |
| Bee Creek CA | Conservation area | 109 | Buchanan | 10 mi | north |
| Anthony and Beatrice Kendzora CA | Conservation area | 877 | Buchanan, Platte | 11 mi | northeast |
| Belcher Branch Lake CA | Conservation area | 405 | Buchanan | 12 mi | north |
| Little Bean Marsh CA | Conservation area | 440 | Platte | 13 mi | northwest |
| Agency CA | Conservation area | 94 | Buchanan | 15 mi | north |
| Smithville Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Clay, Clinton | 15 mi | east |
Points: MDC Conservation Area Centroids layer (https://gisblue.mdc.mo.gov/arcgis/rest/services/Discover_Nature/MDC_Administrative_Areas/FeatureServer/4). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Getting supplies near Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Nearest town with its own page: Tracy, 3.3 mi. For a hardware store or a motel, Smithville (10,971 people) is 13 mi away. Getting there, per MDC: From Platte City, take Highway 371 north 3 miles to the area. The closest MDC office on file is Platte Falls Conservation Area Field Office, about 3.5 mi from Guy B. Park Conservation Area.
| Place | County | Population | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy | Platte | 319 | 3.3 mi | south |
| Platte City | Platte | 4,867 | 5.2 mi | southeast |
| Faucett | Buchanan | – | 12 mi | north |
| Smithville | Clay | 10,971 | 13 mi | east |
| Plattsburg | Clinton | 2,256 | 20 mi | northeast |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024); offices and businesses from services.json (MDC offices and business listings, chain stores and permit vendors left out); straight-line miles. Checked October 29, 2026.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area hunting hours on key dates
MDC prints one sunrise and sunset table for Jefferson City and tells hunters to adjust it by 1 minute for every 13.5 miles east or west. For Guy B. Park Conservation Area that means add 11 minutes.
| Date | Opener or close | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dove opener | 6:48 a.m. | 7:49 p.m. | 6:18 a.m. to 8:19 p.m. | 6:18 a.m. to 7:49 p.m. |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Archery opener | 7:00 a.m. | 7:27 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 7:57 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 7:27 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall firearms turkey | 7:15 a.m. | 7:01 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 7:31 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 7:01 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Middle Zone ducks | 6:52 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | November firearms opener | 7:00 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 5:36 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Alternative methods | 7:35 a.m. | 5:04 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery close | 7:35 a.m. | 5:22 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:52 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:22 p.m. |
Hours rule and the Jefferson City sunrise and sunset table from the MDC Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Digest (same table in the Fall Deer and Turkey booklet), adjusted 1 minute per 13.5 miles east or west as MDC directs; checked October 29, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Where Guy B. Park Conservation Area hunters zero a rifle
Platte County has the public range nearest Guy B. Park Conservation Area: Platte Falls Conservation Area Archery Range (4 miles). Two club ranges follow.
From MDC area pages and the MDC Shooting Ranges layer, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 29, 2026.
Photo strip for Guy B. Park Conservation Area
Guy B. Park Conservation Area hunter FAQ
Guy B. Park Conservation Area: size and manager?
The record lists 380 acres; Missouri Department of Conservation is in charge.
Is there an area permit for Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
Missouri permits for the game you hunt; deer need an Archer's or Firearms permit, migratory birds a Migratory Bird permit.
May the public hunt at Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
Open for deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, dove, quail and waterfowl, with the methods shown in the rules section.
What deer methods are allowed on Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
The deer rule is archery methods only. Antlerless permits are allowed.
Which antlerless rule covers Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
Missouri sets it by county; Platte County allows 4 on firearms permits. Antlerless portions are open.
Is deer feeding banned near Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
CWD rules in Platte County: sampling not mandatory, feed ban no.
Is Guy B. Park Conservation Area good for fall turkey?
Turkey is archery and firearms; fall firearms is open.
What waterfowl rules apply at Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
Waterfowl here is open hunting, with Middle Zone dates.
Does MDC plant dove fields on Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
The 2026 dove layer shows 2 fields here.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area shooting hours for the November opener?
Roughly 6:31 a.m. until 5:37 p.m., worked out for this spot.
Which public areas neighbor Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
In order of distance: Platte Falls Conservation Area (3.9 mi), Dr. Frederick Marshall Conservation Area (7.2 mi) and Bee Creek Conservation Area (10 mi).
Nearest town with services to Guy B. Park Conservation Area?
Tracy (Platte County), about 3.3 mi away.
Guy B. Park Conservation Area final checklist
Signs on the ground outrank any web page; look for posted refuge and closed zones on Guy B. Park Conservation Area.
Sources: source · source · source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet. Checked October 29, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Midwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0); USFWS Midwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0); born1945 (CC BY 2.0).