Deer Hunting in Barry County, Missouri

Barry County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,446 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 87th in the state. The county is roughly 13% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,446 total deer
Antlered1,174
Antlerless1,272
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#87 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#86 Audrain County
#87 Barry County
#88 Barton County
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Public Land
13% public — 64,615 acres
National Forest
56,289 ac
87%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,131 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
4,049 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
146 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1741,2722,446

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Barry County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Missouri deer season, 2025-2026

Missouri deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Missouri season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Missouri wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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