Deer Hunting in Shelby County, Missouri

Shelby County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,535 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,535 total deer
Antlered1,215
Antlerless1,320
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#27 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#26 Ste. Genevieve County
#27 Shelby County
#28 Daviess County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,796 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,156 ac
77%
National Wildlife Refuge
595 ac
21%
State Park/Recreation
45 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2151,3202,535

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Shelby 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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