Deer Hunting in Daviess County, Missouri

Daviess County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,836 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,836 total deer
Antlered1,285
Antlerless1,551
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#28 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Shelby County
#28 Daviess County
#29 Dallas County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,559 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
823 ac
53%
National Wildlife Refuge
613 ac
39%
State Park/Recreation
123 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2851,5512,836

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Daviess 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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