Deer Hunting in Texas County, Missouri

Texas County, Missouri hunters harvested 4,121 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,121 total deer
Antlered1,997
Antlerless2,124
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#79 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Wayne County
#79 Texas County
#80 Carroll County
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Public Land
9% public — 65,678 acres
National Forest
51,803 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,099 ac
18%
Other federal
1,031 ac
2%
Other state
710 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
35 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9972,1244,121

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Texas 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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