Deer Hunting in Stoddard County, Missouri

Stoddard County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,117 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 98th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,117 total deer
Antlered890
Antlerless1,227
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#98 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#97 Saline County
#98 Stoddard County
#99 DeKalb County
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Public Land
7% public — 34,515 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
23,677 ac
69%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,655 ac
31%
Local/Metropark
95 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
88 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258901,2272,117

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Stoddard 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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