Deer Hunting in Putnam County, Missouri

Putnam County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,465 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,465 total deer
Antlered1,238
Antlerless1,227
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#34 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#33 Howell County
#34 Putnam County
#35 Cole County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,291 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,291 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2381,2272,465

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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