Public Deer Hunting Program
In the summer of 2024, City Council heard a presentation from Missouri Department of Conservation Staff pertaining to effective ways to humanely deal with a growing and somewhat problematic deer population in Rolla.
On October 21, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution #2046 to allow a managed Deer Hunt program on five (5) City owned properties for an abbreviated season, lasting from November 27, 2024 – January 15, 2025. In this first season five (5) deer were harvested, four (4) doe and one (1) buck.
On April 7, 2025, City Council passed Resolution #2062 to allow a managed Deer Hunt program for the 2025-2026 season. In this season thirteen (13) deer were harvested, twelve (12) does and one (1) buck.
On June 15, 2026, City Council passed Resolution #2091 to allow a managed Deer Hunt Program.
Each hunter allowed to hunt on city property shall be required to follow all Missouri Department of Conservation regulations, including obtaining the appropriate hunting license. Deer: Archery | Missouri Department of Conservation
Each season hunters are required to attend a class consisting of an educational PowerPoint on the rules and regulations.
Please fill out the application and bring it with you to the class of your choice.
Deer Hunting Application
Classes for the 2026-2027 seasons will be held at City Hall in the City Council Chambers on the following dates:
Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 7:30 am
Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 7:30 am
Thursday August 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm
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