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Deer Hunting in Lincoln County, Missouri

Lincoln County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,098 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.5 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,098 total deer
Antlered1,605
Antlerless2,493
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Density
6.5 deer / sq mi
This county6.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#5 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Pike County
#5 Lincoln County
#6 Hickory County
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Public Land
4% public — 14,873 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,233 ac
69%
State Park/Recreation
4,374 ac
29%
Other state
203 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
63 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6052,4934,098

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Lincoln 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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