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Hunt Robertsville State Park
State park with a managed deer hunt in Franklin County, 1,231 acres, MDC St. Louis Region.
Photo: Richard Ricciardi (CC BY 2.0)
Getting to Robertsville State Park
Parking, trailheads and gates near Robertsville State Park
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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.
About Robertsville State Park
At 1,231 acres, Robertsville State Park is part of the public ground of Franklin County. Franklin County has no second state park with a managed deer hunt in the data. Day-to-day management belongs to Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks.
Hunted here: Deer.
From the agency record (Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks); checked October 29, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Robertsville State Park
Robertsville State Park managed hunt list
1 drawn hunt run on Robertsville State Park in 2026-27, 35 hunters in total. The mix: muzzleloader or cap-and-ball firearms only (1). Missed it? The managed hunt deadline was Jul 31, 2026; apply next July.
| No. | Category | Dates | Drawn | Limit code | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Muzzleloader or Cap-and-Ball Firearms Only | Nov. 7–8 | 35 | D | – |
MDC Managed Deer Hunts List 2026-2027; checked October 29, 2026.
County deer rules for Robertsville State Park
| Topic | Franklin County |
|---|---|
| Firearms antlerless limit | 4 deer |
| Antlerless portions | Open |
| CWD sampling Nov. 14-15 | No |
| Feed and mineral ban | Yes |
| Share the Harvest CWD test | Required |
| Fall firearms turkey | Open |
| Dogs, November portion | No rule |
| Elk county | No |
| Bear zone | Zone 3, Zone 2 |
| Duck zone | Middle |
There are no deer units in Missouri; Franklin County is the unit for Robertsville State Park, with a firearms antlerless limit of 4. The early (Oct. 9-11) and late (Dec. 5-13) antlerless portions are open in Franklin County. No grain, salt or mineral sites in Franklin County: the ban runs all year. For bear, Franklin County is in BMZ 3 (250 permits drawn, quota 8). The CWD portion, the CWD Management Zone and the antler-point restriction were removed for 2026.
2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet county rules, MDC CWD rules and 2026 bear digest; checked October 29, 2026.
Robertsville State Park by season
These 8 rows are the 2026-27 seasons that fit Robertsville State Park and its game list.
| Species | Hunt | Scope | First day | Last day | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery, first part | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, early antlerless | Antlerless county | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, early youth | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, November | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery, second part | Statewide | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, late youth | Statewide | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, late antlerless | Antlerless county | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, alternative methods | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 |
Youth portions are for hunters 6 to 15 years old.
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.
Harvest numbers near Robertsville State Park
Totals are for the whole county.
Franklin County gave up 6,751 deer in 2025; the table runs back to 2020. In spring 2026, 879 turkeys were checked in Franklin County, 31 of them reported from public land. For CWD, Franklin County shows 85 positives over the years listed (first year 2015-2016).
| Season | Bucks | Button bucks | Does | County total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,185 | 623 | 2,943 | 6,751 |
| 2024 | 2,869 | 579 | 2,751 | 6,199 |
| 2023 | 3,312 | 657 | 3,428 | 7,397 |
| 2022 | 3,125 | 600 | 2,746 | 6,471 |
| 2021 | 3,153 | 662 | 2,786 | 6,601 |
| 2020 | 2,683 | 647 | 2,581 | 5,911 |
| Year | Spring | Public | Youth | Fall gun | Fall bow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 879 | 31 | 119 | – | – |
| 2025 | 956 | 31 | 89 | 31 | 25 |
| 2024 | 940 | 24 | 89 | 35 | 24 |
| 2023 | 973 | 44 | 61 | 47 | 50 |
| 2022 | 798 | – | 71 | 70 | 51 |
| 2021 | 773 | – | 63 | 53 | 69 |
| Year | Samples | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 0 |
| 2025 | 293 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1,890 | 27 |
| 2023 | 2,293 | 23 |
| 2022 | 2,022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 1,983 | 6 |
MDC 2025 deer harvest summary, MDC turkey harvest summaries and MDC CWD dashboard; earlier years from the yearly reports. Checked October 29, 2026.
Robertsville State Park: the surrounding public ground
The map pins Robertsville State Park with the 8 closest public areas, led by Catawissa Conservation Area at 2.8 mi.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | County | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawissa CA | Conservation area | 199 | Franklin | 2.8 mi | northeast |
| Pacific Palisades CA | Conservation area | 695 | Jefferson, St. Louis | 5.9 mi | northeast |
| River 'Round CA | Conservation area | 330 | Franklin | 5.9 mi | southwest |
| LaBarque Creek CA | Conservation area | 1,284 | Jefferson | 6.4 mi | east |
| Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family CA | Conservation area | 634 | Jefferson | 7.0 mi | east |
| Young CA | Conservation area | 1,300 | Jefferson | 8.4 mi | east |
| Rockwoods Range | Conservation area | 1,453 | St. Louis | 9.0 mi | northeast |
| Redhorse Access | Public access area | 43 | Franklin | 12 mi | southwest |
Points: MoDNR Missouri State Parks Boundaries layer (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Who is nearby at Robertsville State Park
The short run for gas and food is LaBarque Creek, 7.2 mi out. 35,082 people live in Wildwood, the largest town within reach. MDC permits and advice: Rockwoods Reservation Field Office, Wildwood, 12 mi away.
| Town | County | 2024 population | Away | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaBarque Creek | Jefferson | – | 7.2 mi | east |
| Union | Franklin | 13,198 | 9.9 mi | west |
| Eureka | St. Louis | 13,277 | 10 mi | northeast |
| Parkway | Franklin | 642 | 10 mi | southwest |
| Wildwood | St. Louis | 35,082 | 13 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.
Shooting hours in Robertsville State Park
Sunrise in the Bootheel and in the Kansas City area can be 20 minutes apart, so use the adjusted times for Robertsville State Park.
| Day | Hunt | Sun up | Sun down | Big game window | Migratory window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dove opener | 6:34 a.m. | 7:35 p.m. | 6:04 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. | 6:04 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Archery opener | 6:46 a.m. | 7:13 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 7:13 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall firearms turkey | 7:01 a.m. | 6:47 p.m. | 6:31 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 6:31 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Middle Zone ducks | 6:38 a.m. | 4:58 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 5:28 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 4:58 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | November firearms opener | 6:46 a.m. | 4:52 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 5:22 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 4:52 p.m. |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Alternative methods | 7:21 a.m. | 4:50 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery close | 7:21 a.m. | 5:08 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:38 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:08 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.
Robertsville State Park hunters: public range and clubs
Jay Henges range (public, $5 fees) is 16 miles from Robertsville State Park. Beside it, two gun clubs within 30 miles.
From MDC area pages and the MDC Shooting Ranges layer, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 29, 2026.
A visual feel for Robertsville State Park
Robertsville State Park, quick questions
When are the managed hunts at Robertsville State Park?
1 hunts, 35 hunters, drawn from July applications.
Can I hunt bear on Robertsville State Park?
Franklin County is in Bear Management Zone 3 (250 permits, quota 8); bear is not listed for this area.
Where is the next public ground after Robertsville State Park?
Closest public options are Catawissa Conservation Area (2.8 mi), Pacific Palisades Conservation Area (5.9 mi) and River 'Round Conservation Area (5.9 mi).
First and last shooting light at Robertsville State Park?
6:15 a.m. to 5:21 p.m. for deer on opening day; ducks end at 4:51 p.m..
How large an area is Robertsville State Park?
In charge: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. Acres: 1,231.
Town nearest Robertsville State Park?
LaBarque Creek, 7.2 mi by straight line.
Robertsville State Park: open to hunters?
Not for walk-in hunters: state park rules forbid it, apart from the drawn managed deer hunt.
Permits needed for Robertsville State Park?
MDC permits by game: Small Game, Archer's, Firearms Any-Deer or Antlerless, Migratory Bird.
Is there mandatory CWD testing near Robertsville State Park?
No mandatory sampling, plus the feed and mineral ban.
Are antlerless portions open near Robertsville State Park?
Up to 4 antlerless deer on firearms permits in Franklin County; antlerless portions run in October and December.
Robertsville State Park: confirm these first
Area rules, closures and managed hunt notices on Robertsville State Park can change; posted signs and the agency page have the final word.
Sources: source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet. Checked October 29, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Richard Ricciardi (CC BY 2.0); Dave Herholz (CC BY-SA 2.0); Yellowstone National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0).