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Deer Hunting in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,562 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,562 total deer
Antlered1,208
Antlerless1,354
Public Land
6% public — 18,240 acres
National Forest
10,345 ac
57%
State Park/Recreation
4,854 ac
27%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,268 ac
12%
Other state
651 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
83 ac
0%
Other federal
26 ac
0%
National Wildlife Refuge
13 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,208 | 1,354 | 2,562 |
Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov
Harvest figures for Ste. Genevieve 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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