Hunting is permitted inside most areas of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and subject to state regulations. Consult the Missouri Wildlife Code for legal methods of pursuing and transporting game and seasons. (Also available as a booklet where hunting licenses are sold).
- A Missouri hunting license is required.
- All state seasons and limits apply.
Areas closed to hunting, year round:
- ¨ Alley Spring Area
- ¨ Big Spring Area
- ¨ Round Spring Area
- ¨ Powder Mill / Owls Bend Area
- ¨ Big Spring Wildlife Refuge Area
- ¨ All other developed park areas
Vehicles -including off-road vehicles and ATVs, must remain on the established county roadways. Off-road travel is prohibited. All vehicles, including ATVs must be properly licensed and have a valid county permit and all required safety equipment.
FISHING
Fishing is permitted in the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, with a valid Missouri fishing license. However, fishing in springs or spring branches is strictly prohibited. Consult
the Missouri Fishing Regulations for regulations, length limits and seasons. (There is also a booklet available where fishing licenses are sold). Anyone possessing trout must also have a valid trout permit.
TROUT SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
Current River and its tributaries from Montauk State Park to Cedargrove bridge:
Bait - Only artificial lures and flies are permitted. Soft plastic, scented and natural (natural fish food and other food substances - such as: worms, fish eggs, dough baits) are specifically prohibited.
Trout must be at least 18" long, or be immediately released. Daily limit is one trout of any species. A trout permit is required, regardless of age, to have trout in your possession.Trout in possession must retain head, skin and tail. (No filets)
BLACK BASS SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
Jacks Fork River between Highway 17 and Highway 106 bridges:
Black Bass must be at least 12" long or else be immediately released unharmed.
Smallmouth Bass must be at least 18" long, or else immediately released unharmed.
Daily limit for Black Bass is six, of which no more than one may be a Smallmouth Bass.
The Black Bass family includes the Smallmouth, Largemouth, and Spotted (Kentucky) Bass.
