Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Missouri

Monroe County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,527 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 19th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,527 total deer
Antlered1,594
Antlerless1,933
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#19 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#18 Clark County
#19 Monroe County
#20 Cape Girardeau County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,883 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,734 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
149 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5941,9333,527

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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