Due to declining sales of physical Federal Duck Stamps at its offices where hunting permits are sold, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will no longer sell physical stamps at its offices.
According to the conservation department, waterfowl hunters still can buy Federal Duck Stamps electronically through MDC’s online permit website at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits or through its mobile app– MO Hunting.
When you buy an electronic Federal Duck Stamp, it is valid as a Federal Duck Stamp for 45 days from the date of purchase. Within that time, a physical Duck Stamp will be mailed to you. If you purchase the Federal Duck Stamp electronically from MDC, the stamp will show up on the MO Hunting app or can be printed immediately after purchasing. After 45 days, you must carry your current, signed Federal Duck Stamp while hunting.
Waterfowl hunters also can purchase physical Federal Duck Stamps at select U.S. Postal Service locations. For more information, visit usps.com, call 1-(800) 782-6724 or contact your local post office.
For more information on the Federal Duck Stamp program, visit the website, fws.gov/birds.