Deer Hunting in Ripley County, Missouri

Ripley County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,848 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 40th in the state. The county is roughly 30% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,848 total deer
Antlered1,093
Antlerless1,755
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#40 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#39 Cedar County
#40 Ripley County
#41 Camden County
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Public Land
30% public — 119,434 acres
National Forest
110,675 ac
93%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,695 ac
7%
Other federal
64 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0931,7552,848

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Ripley 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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