Deer Hunting in St. Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County, Missouri hunters harvested 1,917 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,917 total deer
Antlered797
Antlerless1,120
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#68 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Johnson County
#68 St. Louis County
#69 Christian County
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Public Land
9% public — 29,909 acres
Local/Metropark
12,848 ac
43%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,687 ac
26%
State Park/Recreation
4,468 ac
15%
Other state
3,411 ac
11%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,495 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257971,1201,917

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for St. Louis 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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