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Green frog hunting in Missouri
Seasons, bag limits, permit prices and where to hunt green frogs in 2026-27.
Photo: Jeff Meyer (CC BY 2.0)
Here are the 2026-27 green frog rules as MDC prints them, opening Jun 30, 2026, with harvest figures and conservation areas wherever the data has them.
Green Frog in the MDC summary
- Take: As bullfrog.
- How and when: As bullfrog.
MDC source (as of Feb 6, 2026), checked October 29, 2026.
Every green frog season row
1 row for green frogs, as the 2026-27 MDC booklets list them; the last column checks each against today.
| Season | Zone or counties | Bag | From | To | Days | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frogging | Statewide | 8 daily combined, 16 possession | Jun 30, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | 124 |
Green Frog row details
- .22 rimfire rifle/pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, hand or hand net (fishing methods with fishing permit)
- Opens at sunset June 30 (8:37 p.m. at Jefferson City). Artificial lights allowed.
From Hunting and Trapping Summary p. 18, checked October 29, 2026.
Green Frog gear and limits
| Frogging | Rule |
|---|---|
| Legal | .22 rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, hand, hand net; lights allowed. |
| Not legal | Centerfire firearms. |
| Group | Hunting season June 30 (sunset)-Oct 31; also fishing methods. |
A light is legal when frogging for green frogs at night.
Wildlife Code frogs, checked October 29, 2026.
Limits and permits for green frog hunters
Permit prices for green frogs match the Wildlife Code fee schedule; phone sales add $1 and there is no online surcharge.
| Limit row | Limit |
|---|---|
| Bullfrogs and green frogs | 8 daily, 16 possession; only the daily limit on the water/banks. |
What green frog permits cost
| Permit | Residency | Who | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Game | resident | Age 16-64 | $11.50 | Permit year |
| Daily Small Game | nonresident | All | $16 | 1 day |
| Small Game | nonresident | Age 16+ | $108.50 | Permit year |
| Small Game and Fishing | resident | All | $22.50 | Permit year |
| Lifetime Small Game | resident | Age 15 or younger | $320 | Lifetime |
| Lifetime Small Game | resident | Age 16-29 | $465.50 | Lifetime |
| Lifetime Small Game | resident | Age 30-39 | $407 | Lifetime |
| Lifetime Small Game | resident | Age 40-59 | $349 | Lifetime |
| Lifetime Small Game | resident | Age 60+ | $40.50 | Lifetime |
From Hunting and Trapping Summary p. 11, Hunting and Trapping Summary p. 18, Hunting and Trapping Summary p. 8 and Hunting and Trapping Summary p. 9, checked October 29, 2026.
Field rules for green frogs
- Legal light: Sunset on June 30 opens green frogs; after that the season runs day and night to Oct 31.
- Orange: Orange is required for green frogs during the November portion statewide and the antlerless portions in open counties.
What may be used on green frogs
| Methods | Rule |
|---|---|
| Legal | .22 rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, hand, hand net; lights allowed. |
| Not legal | Centerfire firearms. |
shooting hours, hunter orange, methods, checked October 29, 2026.
When legal light starts for green frogs
Use this as a guide for green frogs; the MDC table and the longitude rule give the exact minute for any spot. The Code sets no shooting hours for green frogs, so the table shows sunrise and sunset only.
| Date | County | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jackson County | 6:47 a.m. | 7:48 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | St. Louis County | 6:31 a.m. | 7:32 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Greene County | 6:43 a.m. | 7:44 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Boone County | 6:39 a.m. | 7:40 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Cape Girardeau County | 6:28 a.m. | 7:29 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Nodaway County | 6:49 a.m. | 7:50 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Jackson County | 7:43 a.m. | 6:19 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | St. Louis County | 7:27 a.m. | 6:03 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Greene County | 7:39 a.m. | 6:15 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Boone County | 7:35 a.m. | 6:11 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Cape Girardeau County | 7:24 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Nodaway County | 7:45 a.m. | 6:21 p.m. |
MDC sunrise and sunset table with the MDC longitude rule; checked October 29, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Green Frog questions
Can I use a rifle for green frogs?
.22 rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, hand, hand net; lights allowed. Not legal: Centerfire firearms.
What is the legal hunting time for green frogs?
Sunset on June 30 opens green frogs; after that the season runs day and night to Oct 31.
Must I wear hunter orange for green frogs?
Orange is required for green frogs during the November portion statewide and the antlerless portions in open counties.
Can green frogs be hunted every day of the week?
Yes. No Missouri rule closes Sundays, so plan green frog hunts on any day of the week.
What methods work for green frogs?
.22 rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, hand, hand net; lights allowed. Fishing methods need a fishing permit.
When does green frog season open in Missouri?
Frogging Jun 30 to Oct 31, 2026.
How many green frogs can I take?
8 daily, 16 possession; only the daily limit on the water/banks.
How much is a permit for green frogs?
For green frogs, the resident Small Game permit costs $11.50 (Age 16-64). A nonresident hunting green frogs pays $16 for the Daily Small Game permit. There is no online surcharge on green frog permits; phone orders add $1.