Hunting
Managed Hunts in Jackson County Parks
Jackson County Parks + Rec (JCPR), in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation, conducts managed deer hunts in selected parks to help maintain a healthy deer population, reduce the risk of disease and help reduce deer-related vehicle collisions.
The 2026–27 Managed Deer Hunts begin September 15 and continue through January 15, 2027. Approximately 780 hunters were selected through a drawing conducted in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. This season, 23 managed hunts will take place in Jackson County parks.
This marks Jackson County’s 33rd consecutive year hosting managed deer hunts. The deer population within our park system is currently estimated to be three to five times higher than healthy levels. Managed hunts play an important role in maintaining a healthier deer population and improving safety for park patrons and the surrounding community.
Archery & Crossbow Methods Only.
Muzzleloader hunting is no longer allowed in any County Park.
Participate
To apply to participate in a Managed Hunt, go to www.mdc.mo.gov and complete the online application between July 1 and July 31. 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 HUNT AREA, click on the hunt name below:
Blue & Gray Park(PDF, 4MB) Blue Springs Lake(PDF, 5MB) Landahl Park(PDF, 4MB) Longview Lake(PDF, 5MB) Lake Jacomo East(PDF, 5MB) Lake Jacomo West(PDF, 5MB) Monkey Mountain(PDF, 4MB)
Blue River Parkway:
Zone 1(PDF, 4MB) Zone 2-1(PDF, 5MB) Zone 2-2(PDF, 5MB) Zone 3-1(PDF, 5MB) Zone 3-2(PDF, 5MB) Zone 4(PDF, 5MB)
Permit Fee
A $10.00 permit fee will be collected from each hunt participant by Jackson County Parks + Rec.
1) Pay in advance after verification has been received in August - Pay by card over the phone at 816-503-4805 or in person at 22807 SW Woods Chapel Road, where cash or credit is accepted.
2) Pay by cash or check (payable to Jackson County Parks + Rec) only at the August 23rd or September 6th Orientation - See location and times below.
One payment may be made for multiple hunters by including the name of the hunt and name of each participant covered by the payment.
Mandatory Orientation - Choose your Session
1st Hunt Session: Sept 15 - Nov 8, 2026
Saturday, August 29; 8 am - 12 noon
Grandview Community Center (The View)
13500 Byars Road, Grandview, MO
2nd Hunt Session: Nov 9 - Jan 15, 2027
Saturday, September 12; 8 am - 12 noon
Grandview Community Center (The View)
13500 Byars, Grandview, MO
*State Identification or ID is required at the Mandatory Orientation*
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 ATVs and UTVs on park property is prohibited.
Parking tags are mandatory and must be visible at all times. Violators will be issued a citation or vehicle will be towed.
Turkeys are NOT allowed to be harvested during the Managed Hunts portions on all Jackson County Parks grounds. All other regulations and rules will be discussed the day of orientation.
Information
For questions regarding JACKSON COUNTY'S MANAGED DEER HUNT, contact:
Jonathan Barnett, Natural Resources Supervisor
816-365-6441
jbarnett@jacksongov.org
For information about statewide managed deer hunts, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website for MDC's Statewide Managed Hunt Dates, and to access the 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information brochure, also available where hunting permits are sold.