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Deer Hunting in St. Francois County, Missouri
St. Francois County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,509 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,509 total deer
Antlered1,077
Antlerless1,432
Public Land
5% public — 12,897 acres
State Park/Recreation
10,869 ac
84%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,017 ac
8%
National Forest
681 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
293 ac
2%
Other state
37 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,077 | 1,432 | 2,509 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for St. Francois 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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