Deer Hunting in Scott County, Missouri

Scott County, Missouri hunters harvested 930 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 102nd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
930 total deer
Antlered421
Antlerless509
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#102 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#101 Iron County
#102 Scott County
#103 Clinton County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,787 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,552 ac
87%
Local/Metropark
235 ac
13%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025421509930

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Scott 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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