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Deer Hunting in Dent County, Missouri
Dent County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,584 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 81st in the state. The county is roughly 21% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,584 total deer
Antlered1,105
Antlerless1,479
Public Land
21% public — 101,377 acres
National Forest
79,603 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,019 ac
17%
Other state
2,585 ac
3%
Other federal
2,016 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
121 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
33 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,105 | 1,479 | 2,584 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Dent 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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