Deer Hunting in Boone County, Missouri

Boone County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,174 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 38th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,174 total deer
Antlered1,520
Antlerless1,654
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#38 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#37 Polk County
#38 Boone County
#39 Cedar County
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Public Land
4% public — 19,081 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,846 ac
52%
National Forest
4,199 ac
22%
State Park/Recreation
3,256 ac
17%
Local/Metropark
1,780 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5201,6543,174

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Boone 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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