A3 Outfitting
North Missouri outfit near Princeton running 4-5 day whitetail hunts on private managed land with an 8-bedroom lodge and meals; turkey and pheasant…
No public state license lookup: confirm with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
State guide · MO
Hunting outfitters and guides in Missouri
Hunting outfitters and guides in Missouri, with the official wildlife agency and what we could confirm about outfitter and guide licensing.
- 4outfitters
- 4species
- 3regions
- 0Sponsored
Missouri at a glance
- This directory currently shows 4 published listings for Missouri.
- By service level: 1 guided and 3 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: turkey, waterfowl, whitetail deer, and upland birds.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, wingshooting, and rifle.
- All 4 listings are in states where we found no state outfitter license, so there is no public state license lookup: they are labelled that way, with a link to the agency to confirm, and not shown as license-checked.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
What you can hunt in Missouri
Looking for hunting outfitters in Missouri? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Missouri Department of Conservation lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Missouri to turkey and duck hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- White-tailed deer
- ElkDraw/permit only
- Black bearDraw/permit only
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
- Bobwhite quail
- Pheasant
- Dove
- Woodcock, Wilson's snipe, rails
Small game and furbearers
- Rabbit
- Squirrel
- Groundhog
- Coyote, bobcat, fox, raccoon and furbearers
Not hunted here:Feral hog.
Sources (checked Oct 2026): MDC - Hunting & Trapping species; MDC - Elk Application Process; MDC - Bear Application and Draw Process; MDC - Feral Hogs in Missouri.
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Missouri Department of Conservation before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Missouri
No state hunting-guide or outfitter license found on the pages we read
Licensing body: Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Where to check a license:MDC permits.
- MDC's special use permits page lists "guiding for pay" among activities prohibited on MDC conservation areas that may NOT be authorized by a special use permit. A Missouri outfitter therefore cannot guide paying clients on conservation areas, so ask which land a hunt is on. Source (read October 23, 2026)
- We did not find a general state hunting-guide or outfitter license on MDC's pages; that is not confirmed, so we state no requirement. Hunting preserves have their own MDC permits. Ask MDC what applies to the outfit you are considering. Source (read October 23, 2026)
Not a legal conclusion: finding no license on the pages we read does not mean none exists. Ask the agency what applies to paid hunting guides.
State wildlife agency: Missouri Department of Conservation (link checked October 23, 2026). Missouri rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Species by service level in Missouri
| Species | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Waterfowl | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Whitetail deer | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Upland birds | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 1 | 6 | – | – | 7 | – |
Regions within Missouri
| Region | About the region | Outfitters | Species offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Missouri | Farmland, river breaks and timber north of the Missouri River. | 2 | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds |
| Ozarks | The forested hills and streams of the south and central part of the state. | none yet | – |
| Bootheel and Southeast Missouri | Mississippi River lowlands and farmland in the southeast. | 2 | Waterfowl |
All 4outfitters operating in Missouri
Filter the 4 outfitters below. Pick one species and one hunt type; if nothing shows, no listing offers both.
Fowl Lifestyle Outfitters
Southeast Missouri Bootheel guide service (est. 2014) running private-ground flooded-field duck and goose hunts for groups of 4-8, with breakfast…
Fowl Lifestyle Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
River Ridge Outfitters
North Missouri outfit (since 2005) running a small number of all-inclusive fair-chase whitetail and spring turkey hunts on private Carroll County…
River Ridge Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
Treasure Island Outfitters
Bootheel waterfowl outfit near Hornersville offering guided duck and goose hunts from heated pits and blinds in flooded fields and timber, with…
Treasure Island Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
Compare side by side
| Outfitter | State | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Outfitting | MO | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds | Archery | ||
| Fowl Lifestyle Outfitters | MO | Guided | Waterfowl | Wingshooting | ||
| River Ridge Outfitters | MO | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Archery, Rifle | ||
| Treasure Island Outfitters | MO | Fully outfitted | Waterfowl | Wingshooting |
Hunting leases and public access in Missouri
Listed for information only. Sun Up Hunts does not arrange or negotiate leases, does not act for any landowner or hunter, holds no real estate license and is not a party to any lease. We don't handle deposits or payments, and we get no fee or commission from these links. The lister sets price, terms and availability, so confirm everything directly with them before you pay or sign. Full lease listings disclaimer.
Lease search pages and state programs covering Missouri
- Hunting Lease Network: Land for Lease Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace: search land offered for hunting lease, by state. Listed by: Hunting Lease Network (Farmers National Company). Checked October 24, 2026.
Nationwide lease search sites
- HLRBO Lease Finder Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace: lease finder covering all 50 states. Listed by: HLRBO. Checked October 24, 2026. - HuntingLeaseUSA Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace covering many states (home page). Listed by: HuntingLeaseUSA. Checked October 24, 2026. - Land And Farm Land marketplace
Land marketplace, mostly land for sale; some hunting and recreational land. Listed by: Land And Farm (CoStar Group). Checked October 24, 2026.
No one pays us for these links and none is ranked by payment. We copy no lease details, photos or descriptions: open the lister's page for current offers. Check Missouri licenses, tags and seasons with the state wildlife agency.
Official agency: Missouri Department of Conservation.
Draws and lotteries: Missouri draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Missouri is in the Midwest region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
Frequently asked questions
How many outfitters are listed for Missouri?
4 published listings. Counts change as listings are reviewed, added or removed. The most recent listing check was on October 24, 2026.
What kinds of service do these outfitters offer?
1 guided (a guide hunts with you) and 3 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.
Does paying for placement change what is shown?
Upgraded listings are labelled "Sponsored" (free Founding placements too) and, when enabled, shown first. The upgrade never changes a listing's facts, license check or editor's notes. Listing is free. Outfitters can choose an upgraded listing, always labelled "Sponsored": free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters, then a flat monthly or annual fee (see the listing tiers page). There is no per-lead fee, no per-booking fee and no revenue share, and payment never buys a license check or changes a listing's facts.
How current is this information?
Every listing shows when it was last checked; listings older than 365 days are flagged for re-checking. Regulations, licensing rules, seasons, draws and prices change and differ by state and land type. Information is checked on the date shown and is not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with the state wildlife agency and the licensing agency named on the page, and get hunt terms in a written contract.