Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Missouri

Wayne County, Missouri hunters harvested 2,680 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 78th in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,680 total deer
Antlered1,262
Antlerless1,418
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Missouri avg4.0
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County Rank
#78 of 115
Most harvestLeast harvest
#77 Lawrence County
#78 Wayne County
#79 Texas County
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Public Land
29% public — 141,494 acres
National Forest
92,543 ac
65%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
23,164 ac
16%
National Wildlife Refuge
19,626 ac
14%
State Park/Recreation
6,161 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2621,4182,680

Harvest source: mdc.mo.gov

Harvest figures for Wayne 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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