Deer Hunting in Howard County, Missouri

Howard County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,077 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,077 total deer
Antlered992
Antlerless1,085
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#44 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Mercer County
#44 Howard County
#45 Webster County
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Public Land
4% public — 12,386 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,064 ac
65%
National Wildlife Refuge
4,203 ac
34%
Other state
54 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
42 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
23 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259921,0852,077

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Howard 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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