Deer Hunting in Vernon County, Missouri

Vernon County, Missouri hunters harvested 3,183 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,183 total deer
Antlered1,811
Antlerless1,372
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#64 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Miller County
#64 Vernon County
#65 Madison County
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Public Land
5% public — 26,468 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
25,774 ac
97%
Local/Metropark
306 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
280 ac
1%
Other state
108 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,8111,3723,183

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Vernon 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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