Deer Hunting in Barton County, Missouri

Barton County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,850 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,850 total deer
Antlered1,003
Antlerless847
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#88 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Barry County
#88 Barton County
#89 Gentry County
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Public Land
3% public — 11,670 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,907 ac
68%
State Park/Recreation
3,596 ac
31%
Local/Metropark
85 ac
1%
Other state
82 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0038471,850

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Barton 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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