Deer Hunting in Shannon County, Missouri

Shannon County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,069 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 107th in the state. The county is roughly 42% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,069 total deer
Antlered875
Antlerless1,194
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#107 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#106 Buchanan County
#107 Shannon County
#108 Holt County
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Public Land
42% public — 270,184 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
140,845 ac
52%
National Forest
93,423 ac
35%
Other federal
34,658 ac
13%
State Park/Recreation
796 ac
0%
Other state
462 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258751,1942,069

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Shannon 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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