Hunting and trapping seasons have been extended in Missouri for coyote, bobcat, raccoon, opossum, mink, muskrat, river otter and striped skunk after approval from the Missouri Conservation Commission. The commission approved the extensions during its March 25, 2022, meeting, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Based on a review by the department’s Furbearer Program staff and stakeholder input, the following changes were approved: 

— Extending the hunting season and trapping season for bobcat, raccoon, opossum and striped skunk from November 15 to the last day of February, and extending the trapping season for coyote from November 15 to the last day of February. 

— Extending the trapping season for mink, muskrat and river otter from November 15 to the last day of February. 

— Establishing an early hunting and trapping season for raccoon, opossum and striped skunk to run August 1-October 15. 

— Extending the trapping season on private land for coyote, raccoon, opossum and striped skunk to March 1-April 14. 

The changes are effective June 30.