Deer Hunting in Lafayette County, Missouri

Lafayette County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,652 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 95th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,652 total deer
Antlered837
Antlerless815
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#95 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#94 Bates County
#95 Lafayette County
#96 Platte County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,100 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
3,443 ac
56%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,291 ac
38%
Other state
246 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
120 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258378151,652

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Lafayette 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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