Missouri Code of State Regulations Title 3 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Here’s the official summary of Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR) – Title 3: Department of Conservation:
📘 Overview of Title 3
Title 3 is dedicated to the Department of Conservation, specifically overseen by the Conservation Commission. It is codified under Division 10.
It currently includes Chapters 1–12 and 20, covering:
Wildlife Code organization & definitions
Managed woods
Monetary values of wildlife
General provisions
Permits
Sport fishing
Hunting
Trapping
Confined wildlife
Commercial permits
Area-specific regulations
Definitions
🔄 Updates & Effective Dates
CSR is updated monthly by the Secretary of State. New rules become effective 30 days after publication, per RSMo §536.021.8.
For each chapter, you’ll find timestamps for when revisions took effect—for example, General Provisions (Chapter 4) had updates as recently as May 31, 2025. Archived versions (e.g., Jan 2024, July 2024) are also listed.
🔎 Where to Access the Rules
Official (Secretary of State) – View or download the full text of Title 3 at:
Code of State Regulations → Title 3 – Dept. of Conservation
Unofficial resources:
Cornell’s LII provides a user-friendly interface for each chapter and section.
Justia mirrors the code as well, but may not reflect the most current amendments.
📝 Example: A Specific Rule Highlight
3 CSR 10‑4.105 (“Title; Authority”) defines the Wildlife Code, clarifies severability of rules, and confirms enforcement authority. Initially effective Dec 31, 1967; last amended Jan 1, 1988.
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