Deer Hunting in Osage County, Missouri

Osage County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,129 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.2 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,129 total deer
Antlered1,537
Antlerless1,592
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Density
5.2 deer / sq mi
This county5.2
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#25 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Randolph County
#25 Osage County
#26 Ste. Genevieve County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,726 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,306 ac
58%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,307 ac
40%
State Park/Recreation
113 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5371,5923,129

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Osage 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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