Deer Hunting in Caldwell County, Missouri

Caldwell County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,854 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.3 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,854 total deer
Antlered1,026
Antlerless828
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Density
4.3 deer / sq mi
This county4.3
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#50 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Linn County
#50 Caldwell County
#51 Grundy County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,863 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,863 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0268281,854

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Caldwell 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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