Deer Hunting in Callaway County, Missouri

Callaway County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,440 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.3 per square mile, 23rd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,440 total deer
Antlered1,785
Antlerless2,655
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Density
5.3 deer / sq mi
This county5.3
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#23 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#22 Bollinger County
#23 Callaway County
#24 Randolph County
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Public Land
4% public — 20,572 acres
National Forest
12,856 ac
62%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,213 ac
35%
Local/Metropark
300 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
203 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7852,6554,440

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Callaway 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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