Deer Hunting in Holt County, Missouri

Holt County, Missouri hunters harvested 846 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 108th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
846 total deer
Antlered520
Antlerless326
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#108 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#107 Shannon County
#108 Holt County
#109 Nodaway County
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Public Land
9% public — 25,549 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
14,854 ac
58%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,292 ac
40%
State Park/Recreation
403 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025520326846

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Holt 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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