Deer Hunting in Mississippi County, Missouri

Mississippi County, Missouri hunters harvested 341 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 112th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
▲ Only 341 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
341 total deer
Antlered233
Antlerless108
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#112 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#111 Dunklin County
#112 Mississippi County
#113 New Madrid County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,051 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,218 ac
88%
Other state
632 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
146 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
55 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025233108341

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Mississippi 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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