Deer Hunting in Cole County, Missouri

Cole County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,866 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 35th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,866 total deer
Antlered866
Antlerless1,000
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#35 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#34 Putnam County
#35 Cole County
#36 Henry County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,360 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,570 ac
85%
Local/Metropark
468 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
259 ac
5%
Other state
63 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258661,0001,866

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Cole 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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