Deer Hunting in Ray County, Missouri

Ray County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,588 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 91st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,588 total deer
Antlered930
Antlerless658
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#91 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#90 Carter County
#91 Ray County
#92 Chariton County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,878 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,913 ac
66%
National Wildlife Refuge
629 ac
22%
Other state
166 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
92 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
78 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259306581,588

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Ray 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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