Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,237 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 72nd in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,237 total deer
Antlered1,011
Antlerless1,226
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Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#72 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#71 Livingston County
#72 Jackson County
#73 Maries County
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Public Land
7% public — 27,200 acres
Local/Metropark
20,855 ac
77%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,945 ac
18%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,386 ac
5%
Other federal
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0111,2262,237

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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