Deer Hunting in Cedar County, Missouri

Cedar County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,191 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,191 total deer
Antlered1,107
Antlerless1,084
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#39 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Boone County
#39 Cedar County
#40 Ripley County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,347 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,077 ac
62%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
870 ac
26%
National Wildlife Refuge
372 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
28 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1071,0842,191

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Cedar 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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