Deer Hunting in Pettis County, Missouri

Pettis County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,007 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,007 total deer
Antlered1,358
Antlerless1,649
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#48 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Harrison County
#48 Pettis County
#49 Linn County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,097 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,621 ac
85%
Other state
235 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
139 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
102 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3581,6493,007

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Pettis 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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