Deer Hunting in Douglas County, Missouri

Douglas County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,048 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,048 total deer
Antlered1,373
Antlerless1,675
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Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#70 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Christian County
#70 Douglas County
#71 Livingston County
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Public Land
9% public — 48,257 acres
National Forest
45,865 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,252 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
94 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
46 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3731,6753,048

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Douglas 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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