Deer Hunting in Iron County, Missouri

Iron County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,240 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 101st in the state. The county is roughly 33% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,240 total deer
Antlered619
Antlerless621
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#101 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#100 Andrew County
#101 Iron County
#102 Scott County
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Public Land
33% public — 114,927 acres
National Forest
101,638 ac
88%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,080 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
898 ac
1%
National Wildlife Refuge
192 ac
0%
Other state
70 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
49 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256196211,240

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Iron 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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