2026 General Crowder Hunt
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: Sept. 4, 2026
- Hunt: Dec. 4-6. 2026
Hunt Overview:
Crowder State Park has partnered with the Missouri Veterans Commission to host its annual managed deer hunt Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. During this event, the park provides 15 Missouri veterans an all-inclusive opportunity to hunt in the park, which is otherwise prohibited.
This hunt provides everything you need once you arrive: lodging, food, deer tags, a hunting guide – we even process the deer you harvest. Hunters will stay at Camp Grand River at Crowder State Park.
Partnering with the Missouri Veterans Commission allows Missouri State Parks to provide an excellent recreational opportunity for veterans while managing the deer population of Crowder State Park.
Application and eLIGIBILITY:
Veterans can apply online through the Missouri Veterans Commission or in person at a local Veterans Service Office. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 4. Once the application window closes, 20 names will be drawn from the pool of applicants. Selected applicants will be notified beginning Sept. 15. Applicants who are not selected will not be notified.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members, including reservists and National Guard members. In addition, anyone who has participated in a previous General Crowder Hunt is ineligible to participate again. However, you may register for the Hero Hunt at Mark Twain State Park if you have never participated in that hunt.
More Information:
For more information about Crowder State Park, please visit the park at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton or call the park office at 660-359-6473.
To find additional opportunities for veterans and military personnel at Missouri state parks and historic sites, please visit our Military Benefits and Services page.
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