Deer Hunting in Platte County, Missouri

Platte County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,102 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 96th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,102 total deer
Antlered602
Antlerless500
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#96 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#95 Lafayette County
#96 Platte County
#97 Saline County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,463 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,090 ac
55%
Local/Metropark
2,214 ac
30%
State Park/Recreation
1,159 ac
16%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256025001,102

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Platte 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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