Hunting

Managed Hunts In County Parks

Jackson County Parks + Rec, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation, has conducted Managed Hunts in selected parks since 1994.  The purpose of the program is to maintain deer populations at manageable numbers to prevent overpopulation, reduce the risk of disease infestation and help reduce deer/vehicle accidents.  Twenty-two hunts will be conducted in seven Jackson County parks in 2023.

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Archery Only

Muzzleloader hunting is no longer allowed in any County Park.  All managed hunts are by archery methods only.

Participate

To apply to participate in a Managed Hunt go to www.mdc.mo.gov and fill out the online application between July 1 and July 31, 2023. All applications must be made through the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Jackson County is not involved in the application or selection process.  To see a map of the hunt area, click on the hunt name.

For more information on all statewide Managed Deer Hunts go to the M.D.C. website or see the “2023 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” brochure available where hunting permits are sold.

Permit Fee

A $10.00 permit fee will be collected from each hunt participant by Jackson County Parks + Rec. 

  • For all archery hunt sessions at Blue & Gray Park, Monkey Mountain Park and Longview Lake, participants may choose to pay either over the phone, (816-503-4800), by mail, or in person at the Registration Office located at 22807 Woods Chapel Road Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 between the dates listed on your notification letter.  One payment may be made for multiple hunters by including the name of the hunt and name of each participant covered by the payment.
  • For archery hunt sessions at Fleming Park (Lake Jacomo), Blue Springs Lake, Landahl Park and Blue River Parkway, a mandatory orientation will be held at 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday that tree stands may be placed in the hunt area.  Stands may not be placed prior to the orientation.  The orientation date will be included in the notification letter.

Regulations

Statewide hunting regulations apply. It is the participants’ responsibility to know and obey hunt boundaries and rules.  Participation in a managed hunt on Jackson County property does not give you the right to trespass on private property or park illegally. Use of ATV’s on park property is prohibited.

For all other questions, contact Don O'Keefe  at 816-365-6441 ordokeefe@jacksongov.org.

Contact Us

For more information on all statewide Managed Deer Hunts go to the M.D.C. website or see the “2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” brochure available where hunting permits are sold.