Deer Hunting in Buchanan County, Missouri

Buchanan County, Missouri hunters harvested 844 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 106th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
844 total deer
Antlered467
Antlerless377
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#106 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#105 Butler County
#106 Buchanan County
#107 Shannon County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,392 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,196 ac
78%
Local/Metropark
966 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
218 ac
4%
Other state
12 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025467377844

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Buchanan 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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