Deer Hunting in Clay County, Missouri

Clay County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,059 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 93rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,059 total deer
Antlered567
Antlerless492
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#93 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#92 Chariton County
#93 Clay County
#94 Bates County
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Public Land
3% public — 6,691 acres
Local/Metropark
3,582 ac
54%
Other state
1,478 ac
22%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,411 ac
21%
Other federal
220 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255674921,059

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Clay 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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