[mordechaianiliewicz]

Is there anything in the state that can be legally hunted with a .22 rifle? Whole bunch of folks got 'e but I don't think I've met a person who hunts with one. (I don't consider pest control hunting)

[HB]

Squirrel and rabbit of course! Groundhogs and raccoon and opossum

HB

[frogomatic]

here in MO, the .22 is legal for pretty much anything except deer and turkey, though that hasn't stopped some folk from using on both deer and turkey.

[mordechaianiliewicz]

Why not turkey? I don't see why a .22LR wouldn't kill a turkey. ( I can see why on deer of course)

[frogomatic]

becuase turkey is limited to shotgun, it isn't legal to use any rimfire or centerfire rifle/pistol cartridge on turkey in this state. I personally think the restriction limiting turkey hunters to only shotguns is foolish, but unfortunately I don't make the rules. I'd love to use my .22lr, or a .223 for turkey here, but alas, the law is what it is.

[Ranger J]

Don't forget armadillos, barn rats, starlings, etc.

RJ