Deer Hunting in Madison County, Missouri

Madison County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,887 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 19% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,887 total deer
Antlered743
Antlerless1,144
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#65 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#64 Vernon County
#65 Madison County
#66 Pulaski County
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Public Land
19% public — 58,422 acres
National Forest
55,625 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,569 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
189 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
39 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257431,1441,887

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Madison 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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