by Shea BaechleWed, January 8th 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Missouri Department of Conservation reported a total of 10,071 deer harvested during the alternative methods portion of firearms hunting season. (Photo – Christopher Olson)
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Over 10,000 deer were harvested during the alternative methods portion of firearms deer season.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reported a total of 10,071 deer were harvested between Dec. 28 and Jan. 7.
The total breakdown of the deer hunted included:
- 2,765 antlered bucks
- 1,072 button bucks
- 6,234 does
Franklin County brought in the most harvests with 223 deer, followed by Pike County with 209 deer and Macon County was close behind with a total harvest of 207.
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However, this year’s total fell short compared to last year’s alternative methods total of 12,496.
The MDC noted that deer hunting season is still ongoing with archery season running up until Jan. 15.
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More information regarding harvest totals and deer hunting information can be found on the MDC website.
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