Deer Hunting in Ozark County, Missouri

Ozark County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,633 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 76th in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,633 total deer
Antlered1,227
Antlerless1,406
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#76 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#75 Phelps County
#76 Ozark County
#77 Lawrence County
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Public Land
10% public — 48,644 acres
National Forest
40,406 ac
83%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,055 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
183 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2271,4062,633

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Ozark 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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