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8,599 deer harvested in alternative methods season

8,599 deer harvested in alternative methods season

By Missouri Department of Conservation

Preliminary data shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 8,599 deer during the alternative methods portion of the firearms deer season Dec. 24  to Jan. 3. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 200 deer harvested, Harrison with 186, and Macon with 162.

The harvest total for last year’s alternative methods portion was 10,038.

For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website.

Harvest summaries from past years can be found here.

The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15.

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