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Deer Hunting in Hickory County, Missouri

Hickory County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,456 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,456 total deer
Antlered1,097
Antlerless1,359
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#6 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Lincoln County
#6 Hickory County
#7 Gasconade County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,550 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,790 ac
79%
State Park/Recreation
760 ac
21%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0971,3592,456

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Hickory 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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