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Deer Hunting in Benton County, Missouri
Benton County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,915 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,915 total deer
Antlered1,664
Antlerless2,251
Public Land
1% public — 6,170 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,562 ac
58%
State Park/Recreation
1,518 ac
25%
Other state
938 ac
15%
Other federal
90 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
62 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,664 | 2,251 | 3,915 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Benton 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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