Deer Hunting in Carter County, Missouri

Carter County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,539 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 90th in the state. The county is roughly 43% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,539 total deer
Antlered757
Antlerless782
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#90 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#89 Gentry County
#90 Carter County
#91 Ray County
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Public Land
43% public — 139,439 acres
National Forest
99,993 ac
72%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
24,234 ac
17%
Other federal
15,212 ac
11%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257577821,539

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Carter 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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