14,607 Deer Harvested During Late Antlerless Portion

Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, December 7-15.

Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer harvested, Callaway with 391, and Lincoln with 382. This year's harvest total was down from last year's late antlerless portion harvest total of 18,916 and slightly (4%) below the previous five-year average. Archery deer hunting continues through Jan. 15, 2025.

The alternative methods portion will run Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025.