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Public tracts and season dates near Taneyville, MO
Every public tract within reach of Taneyville, the deer methods MDC permits on each, the Taney County deer rules, season dates, legal light and nearby shops.
Photo: Nearby stand-in from Mark Twain National Forest, 1.4 mi from Taneyville. David Nichols (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Out in the Springfield Plateau, the western prairies and Table Rock and Stockton lakes, the village of Taneyville lies within Taney County. This page hangs on Mark Twain National Forest, whose line lies within 1 mile of Taneyville. Population, per the mid-2024 estimate: 270. 5 listed areas and about 61,203 mapped public acres sit within 10 miles of Taneyville. Mapped public land in Taney County totals about 100,277 acres, among them 29,125 acres of MDC land, 65,312 acres of Mark Twain National Forest, 27,306 acres of Corps fee land and 363 acres of state parks and historic sites. Before any other area, a straight line from Taneyville reaches Mark Twain National Forest, its closest boundary 1.4 miles out.
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer, population from the Census Vintage 2024 estimates; public acreage and boundary miles within 10 miles are a GIS measure over MDC, USFS, USFWS, Corps and NPS boundaries (places.json). MDC region from the MDC Regions layer. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Taneyville
Taneyville county-by-county deer guide
Missouri has no deer units below the county, so a county line can change the antlerless limit within a short drive of Taneyville.
| County | Firearms antlerless | Oct./Dec. portions | Mandatory CWD | Feed, minerals | Fall gun turkey | Bear zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taney County this county | 4 | Open | No | Yes | Open | Zone 1 |
| Oregon County | 4 | Open | Nov. 14-15 | Yes | Open | Zone 2, Zone 1 |
| Ripley County | 4 | Open | Nov. 14-15 | Yes | Open | Zone 2 |
| Iron County | 1 | Closed | Nov. 14-15 | No | Open | Zone 2 |
| Carter County | 1 | Closed | Nov. 14-15 | No | Open | Zone 2 + elk |
The firearms antlerless fill limit in Taney County is 4. The October and December antlerless portions are open in Taney County. Taney County falls under the year-round feed and mineral ban. In Taney County, Share the Harvest takes only CWD-tested deer. Black Bear Management Zone 1 covers 100% of Taney County; MDC issues 1,000 permits there with a quota of 30 bears. Duck zone by the old GIS layer: South Zone (100%). Counties near a line should check the new 2026-2030 map. Removed for 2026 in Taney County: the CWD Management Zone, the CWD portion and the antler-point restriction.
County rules from the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet county table; CWD sampling counties and stations from the MDC CWD pages; bear zones from the 2026 Black Bear Hunting Digest; elk from the 2026 Elk Hunting Digest; duck zones from the 2026-2027 waterfowl digest and the 2021-2025 MDC zone layer. Checked October 29, 2026.
Taneyville land list
Rows run by nearest boundary, then by mapped-point miles; each land page carries the area regulations, directions and its county deer rules.
| Name | How far | Land type | Manager | Deer rule | Antlerless | Size (ac) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain National Forest main area | 1.4 mi | National forest | USFS | Statewide rules | – | 1,510,740 | – |
| Bull Shoals Lake (Corps) | 2.9 mi S | Corps lake | Corps | Corps rules | – | – | Corps page unread |
| Bull Shoals Lake lands | 3.0 mi SE | Corps land, MDC | MDC | Bow and gun | Allowed | 34,736 | – |
| The Lewis Family, Dean, Anna Mae and David D. Lewis Memorial CA | 7.2 mi W | Conservation area | MDC | Archery only | Allowed | 362 | – |
| Boston Ferry CA | 9.2 mi W | Conservation area | MDC | Archery only | Allowed | 182 | – |
| Drury-Mincy CA | 14 mi S | Conservation area | MDC | Bow and gun | Allowed | 4,135 | – |
| Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area | 14 mi NW | Conservation area | MDC | Muzzleloader, bow | Allowed | 2,701 | – |
| Hollister Towersite | 17 mi SW | Towersite | MDC | Bow and gun | Allowed | 171 | – |
| Holland State Forest | 21 mi NW | State forest | MDC | Bow and gun | Allowed | 160 | – |
| Jessie Hollow CA | 24 mi W | Conservation area | MDC | Bow and gun | Allowed | 120 | – |
The heavyweight here is Bull Shoals Lake Management Lands: 34,736 acres. Within 10 miles you will find 2 conservation and natural areas, 2 Corps lake tracts and 1 federal area. Deer hunters at Bull Shoals Lake Management Lands are held to archery and firearms, and antlerless permits may be filled there. Check with the Bull Shoals Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) project office: the Corps hunting page could not be reached for this check. Hunting is allowed across Mark Twain National Forest under Missouri seasons, away from residences and developed sites.
Area notes
- The Lewis Family, Dean, Anna Mae and David D. Lewis Memorial CA: This 362 acre Conservation Area was generously donated by the late David D. Lewis in 2012.
- MDC directions to Bull Shoals Lake lands: Bull Shoals Lake ML spreads across southwest Ozark County, eastern Taney County and northern Arkansas. Several county and state roads provide access to the lake. Please see area map for details.
Lands from MDC area pages and GIS layers, USFS, USFWS, NPS, Corps and Missouri State Parks records (lands.json; each land page cites its own source). Boundary miles from places.json, other miles to each mapped point. Deer methods and antlerless permit status from the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey booklet area table and the MDC area deer quick view. Checked October 29, 2026.
Taneyville deer and turkey numbers
Each bar is one permit year for Taney County, archery through the alternative methods portion. Telecheck came to 2,452 deer in 2025 and 2,057 in 2024. Of those 2025 deer, 1,327 were antlered bucks. Hunter density there ran 9.4 firearms and 5.7 archery hunters per square mile in 2025. Hunters checked 306 spring turkeys in Taney County in 2026, 71 of them on public land. Fall 2025: 13 turkeys by firearms and 16 by archery. Across the dashboard years, Taney County logged 5,280 CWD samples and 17 positives.
| Year | All deer | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,225 | 1,099 | 196 | 930 |
| 2023 | 2,805 | 1,463 | 197 | 1,145 |
| 2024 | 2,057 | 1,014 | 174 | 869 |
| 2025 | 2,452 | 1,327 | 186 | 939 |
| Season part | Checked |
|---|---|
| Archery | 530 |
| Early youth | 171 |
| November | 1,303 |
| Late youth | 18 |
| Alt. methods | 57 |
| Managed hunts | 0 |
| Year | Spring birds | On public |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 318 | 105 |
| 2024 | 292 | 73 |
| 2025 | 358 | 107 |
| 2026 | 306 | 71 |
| Sample year | Tested | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 993 | 9 |
| 2024 | 257 | 0 |
| 2025 | 139 | 0 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
Deer from the MDC 2025-2026 deer harvest summary and earlier summaries (harvest.json; 2017-2019 county totals exclude managed hunts); density from the MDC 2025 deer season report; turkey from the MDC turkey harvest summaries; CWD from the MDC CWD dashboard. Checked October 29, 2026.
Seasons open near Taneyville
The November firearms portion runs Nov. 14 to 24 in every county; the antlerless portions in October and December are set by county, and Taney County is open for them.
| Game | Portion | Where | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Black bear | Bear, zone 1 | Bear zone 1 | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | |
| 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 | |
| Pheasant | Youth pheasant | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Pheasant | 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 | |
| Woodcock | Woodcock season | Statewide | Oct 18, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | |
| 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 | South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Ducks, split 1 | South Zone | Nov 26, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Ducks, split 2 | South Zone | Dec 7, 2026 | Jan 31, 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 | |
| Coyote | Coyote hunting | Statewide | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Groundhog | Groundhog | Statewide | May 11, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | |
| Bullfrogs and green frogs | Frogging | Statewide | Jun 30, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Raccoon, opossum, skunk | Hunt and trap, early | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | |
| Rails | Rail season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Snipe season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | |
| Crow | Crow season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 | Mar 3, 2027 | |
| Badger and foxes | Hunting and trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting and trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon, opossum, skunk | Hunt and trap, main | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 |
From the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations, the 2026-2027 Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Digest and the 2026 hunting and trapping summary (Missouri Department of Conservation), checked October 29, 2026.
Taneyville legal shooting light
Rabbits are sunrise to sunset, migratory birds half an hour before sunrise to sunset, and big game gets the extra half hour after sunset.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer, bear, elk | Ducks, doves, geese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dove opener | 6:41 a.m. | 7:42 p.m. | 6:11 a.m.–8:12 p.m. | 6:11 a.m.–7:42 p.m. |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Archery opener | 6:53 a.m. | 7:20 p.m. | 6:23 a.m.–7:50 p.m. | 6:23 a.m.–7:20 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall firearms turkey | 7:08 a.m. | 6:54 p.m. | 6:38 a.m.–7:24 p.m. | 6:38 a.m.–6:54 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Middle Zone ducks | 6:45 a.m. | 5:05 p.m. | 6:15 a.m.–5:35 p.m. | 6:15 a.m.–5:05 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | November firearms opener | 6:53 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. | 6:23 a.m.–5:29 p.m. | 6:23 a.m.–4:59 p.m. |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Alternative methods | 7:28 a.m. | 4:57 p.m. | 6:58 a.m.–5:27 p.m. | 6:58 a.m.–4:57 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery close | 7:28 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. | 6:58 a.m.–5:45 p.m. | 6:58 a.m.–5:15 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.
Taneyville processors and shops
Missouri does not license hunting guides, so the guide rows are preserves holding MDC permits and directory listings; call before you drive. Oldfield Packing LLC is the closest Share the Harvest processor. Mitchells Taxidermy (9.0 mi) is an MDC voluntary CWD sampling partner. The nearest name on the taxidermy list is Pineridge Taxidermy of Taneyville. First retail stop on the list: Base Camp Sporting Goods of Rockaway Beach. The nearest hunting preserve or guide business is Cross Creek Red Devons, LLC., about 26 mi from Taneyville.
| Kind | 15 mi | 35 mi | Closest listing | Distance | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer cutting | 0 | 3 | Oldfield Packing LLC (top pick) | 17 mi N | Sparta |
| Taxidermists | 5 | 8 | Pineridge Taxidermy (top pick) | 2.6 mi W | Taneyville |
| Hunting retailers | 5 | 17 | Base Camp Sporting Goods (top pick) | 7.2 mi W | Rockaway Beach |
| Guide businesses | 0 | 1 | Cross Creek Red Devons, LLC. (top pick) | 26 mi NW | Nixa |
Deer cutting
Taxidermists
Hunting retailers
Guide businesses
Processors from the MDC Share the Harvest processor lookup, MDC CWD sampling partners, the MDC commercial permit listing and Yellow Pages; taxidermists, shops and preserves from MDC permits, chain store locators and Yellow Pages (services.json). Checked October 29, 2026; hours were not checked.
Events a short drive out of Taneyville
Counted within some 30 miles of town on October 29, 2026: 1 upcoming event (NWTF chapter dinner).
Coming up
| Held on | Event | Mi | Where held | Link | Checked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2027 | Rogersville Strutters NWTF Banquet · NWTF chapter dinner | 26 | Rogersville | Buy tickets | Source |
Taneyville: gun clubs and MDC lines nearby
Ozark Shooters Sports Complex heads the Taneyville list (11 miles), and two more follow.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked October 29, 2026.
MDC staff near Taneyville
Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center in Branson is the public MDC office nearest the centre of Taney County. Above the local offices sits the Southwest regional office in Springfield. Offices sell permits and answer questions about conservation areas and managed hunts.
MDC Branson Office, a 11 mi drive west
MDC Shepherd of the Hills Annex Field Office at 18 mi, heading southwest
Offices from the MDC offices open to the public, the MDC regional offices page and the MDC field office layer (services.json, counties.json). Checked October 29, 2026.
Asked about Taneyville
How many hunting tracts sit inside 10 miles of Taneyville?
5 listed tracts covering about 61,203 acres.
What is the firearms antlerless fill limit for Taney County?
In Taney County the firearms antlerless fill limit is 4; archery antlerless rules are statewide.
Are the early and late antlerless portions held in Taney County?
Yes, both.
Is opening-weekend CWD sampling required around Taneyville?
No, Taney County is outside the sampling counties.
Does Taneyville lie in Missouri bear country?
Yes: bear zone 1.
At what time may I shoot a deer near Taneyville on Nov. 14?
On Nov. 14, 2026, deer hours at Taneyville start at 6:23 a.m.
What is the Telecheck deadline for Missouri deer?
10 p.m. on the day of harvest, or sooner if you process the deer or leave the county of harvest.
Will orange camouflage satisfy Missouri’s rule?
No. Camouflage orange does not meet the rule.
Where can I drop a deer for cutting near Taneyville?
Oldfield Packing LLC (Sparta) heads our list at 17 mi; call ahead.
Which MDC office handles Taney County?
Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center (Branson) is the nearest public office.
What are the closest towns to Taneyville on this site?
In order: Forsyth, Bull Creek, Saddlebrooke and Hollister.
Which public tract is the shortest trip from Taneyville?
Mark Twain National Forest, its closest boundary 1.4 miles out. Second is Bull Shoals Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), its closest boundary 2.9 miles out.
Answers from places.json, lands.json, counties.json, services.json and the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations; Telecheck from the booklet, hunter orange from booklet p. 4. Checked October 29, 2026.
Taneyville trip checklist
Before leaving Taneyville, confirm the county you will hunt in, its antlerless limit and any area method rule.
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