Deer Hunting in Butler County, Missouri

Butler County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,490 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 105th in the state. The county is roughly 14% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,490 total deer
Antlered691
Antlerless799
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#105 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#104 Reynolds County
#105 Butler County
#106 Buchanan County
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Public Land
14% public — 62,384 acres
National Forest
49,348 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,694 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
201 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
141 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256917991,490

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Butler 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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