Deer Hunting in Knox County, Missouri

Knox County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,700 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,700 total deer
Antlered1,200
Antlerless1,500
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#21 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Cape Girardeau County
#21 Knox County
#22 Bollinger County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,244 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,092 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
152 ac
12%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2001,5002,700

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Knox 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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