Deer Hunting in Phelps County, Missouri

Phelps County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,384 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 75th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,384 total deer
Antlered1,135
Antlerless1,249
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#75 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#74 Cass County
#75 Phelps County
#76 Ozark County
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Public Land
17% public — 71,113 acres
National Forest
67,445 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,366 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
302 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1351,2492,384

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Phelps 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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