Deer Hunting in St. Clair County, Missouri

St. Clair County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,309 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,309 total deer
Antlered1,658
Antlerless1,651
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#32 of 115
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Public Land
2% public — 9,850 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,549 ac
87%
National Wildlife Refuge
807 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
494 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6581,6513,309

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for St. Clair 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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