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Deer Hunting in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,111 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,111 total deer
Antlered1,216
Antlerless1,895
Public Land
2% public — 8,547 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,465 ac
52%
State Park/Recreation
3,098 ac
36%
Local/Metropark
836 ac
10%
Other state
148 ac
2%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,216 | 1,895 | 3,111 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Cape Girardeau 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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