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Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Missouri

Franklin County, Missouri hunters harvested 6,199 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,199 total deer
Antlered2,869
Antlerless3,330
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#3 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Scotland County
#3 Franklin County
#4 Pike County
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Public Land
3% public — 15,178 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,156 ac
67%
State Park/Recreation
4,609 ac
30%
Local/Metropark
413 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,8693,3306,199

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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