How can I apply to carry a firearm for hunting purposes if I am a convicted felon?

Full question:

I was convicted of felony DWI in January 2004. I was sentenced to 5 years probation. I was released from Probation early, December 2006. I am wanting to get hunting and voting privileges back. Can you tell me what I need to do?

  • Category: Criminal
  • Date:
  • State: Missouri

Answer:

Registration Qualifications

a. 18 Years of age by Election Day

b. US Citizen

c. Missouri Resident

No person shall be entitled to vote:

a. While confined under a sentence of imprisonment;

b. While on probation or parole after the conviction of a felony

c. After conviction of a felony or misdemeanor connected with voting or
the right of suffrage

Missourians can register to vote:

a. By mail through the post-card voter registration application

b. At the office of the local election authority

c. At any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency providing a
service to the public (WIC, Social Services, etc)

Go to the following website regarding your hunting license questions:

https://www1.wildlifelicense.com/mo/

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

In Missouri, you can vote after a felony conviction if you have completed your sentence, including probation or parole. Since you were released from probation in December 2006, you may be eligible to register. Ensure you meet the other voting requirements, such as being a U.S. citizen and a Missouri resident.