Deer Hunting in Lewis County, Missouri

Lewis County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,502 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,502 total deer
Antlered1,134
Antlerless1,368
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#31 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Adair County
#31 Lewis County
#32 St. Clair County
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Public Land
3% public — 9,020 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,595 ac
84%
State Park/Recreation
1,211 ac
13%
Other state
119 ac
1%
National Wildlife Refuge
95 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1341,3682,502

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Lewis 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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