Deer Hunting in Howell County, Missouri

Howell County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,476 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 33rd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,476 total deer
Antlered1,774
Antlerless2,702
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#33 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#32 St. Clair County
#33 Howell County
#34 Putnam County
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Public Land
10% public — 61,544 acres
National Forest
52,796 ac
86%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,381 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
222 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
145 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7742,7024,476

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Howell 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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