Deer Hunting in DeKalb County, Missouri

DeKalb County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,047 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 99th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,047 total deer
Antlered559
Antlerless488
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#99 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#98 Stoddard County
#99 DeKalb County
#100 Andrew County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,374 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,374 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255594881,047

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for DeKalb 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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