The total deer count was down this season compared to the previous year, the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Missouri’s 2019-2020 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest of 285,483. Deer harvested included 133,914 antlered bucks, 27,931 button bucks and 123,638 does.

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