Deer Hunting in Dade County, Missouri

Dade County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,593 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,593 total deer
Antlered799
Antlerless794
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#85 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Taney County
#85 Dade County
#86 Audrain County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,806 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,749 ac
97%
State Park/Recreation
57 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257997941,593

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Dade 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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