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Deer Hunting in Saline County, Missouri
Saline County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,954 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 97th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,954 total deer
Antlered1,029
Antlerless925
Public Land
3% public — 15,784 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,241 ac
59%
National Wildlife Refuge
5,432 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
804 ac
5%
Other state
175 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
132 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,029 | 925 | 1,954 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Saline 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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