Deer Hunting in Linn County, Missouri

Linn County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,692 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,692 total deer
Antlered1,332
Antlerless1,360
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#49 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Pettis County
#49 Linn County
#50 Caldwell County
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Public Land
3% public — 12,256 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,114 ac
58%
State Park/Recreation
5,028 ac
41%
Local/Metropark
68 ac
1%
Other state
46 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3321,3602,692

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Linn 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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