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Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,890 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,890 total deer
Antlered2,219
Antlerless2,671
County Rank
#1 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Jefferson County
#2 Scotland CountyPublic Land
2% public — 7,241 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,984 ac
41%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,380 ac
33%
Local/Metropark
1,089 ac
15%
Other state
675 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
113 ac
2%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,219 | 2,671 | 4,890 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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