Deer Hunting in Macon County, Missouri

Macon County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,489 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,489 total deer
Antlered2,136
Antlerless2,353
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#14 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#13 Marion County
#14 Macon County
#15 Benton County
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Public Land
1% public — 7,258 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,874 ac
67%
State Park/Recreation
2,303 ac
32%
Local/Metropark
81 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1362,3534,489

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Macon 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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