Deer Hunting in McDonald County, Missouri

McDonald County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,802 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 82nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,802 total deer
Antlered981
Antlerless821
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#82 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#81 Dent County
#82 McDonald County
#83 Washington County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,320 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,691 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
629 ac
12%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259818211,802

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for McDonald 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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