At a Glance
470Square Miles
8%Public Land
820 - 1180Elevation Range
Holt County is dominated by river-bottom farmland along the Missouri River, with scattered timber, ditches, and levees providing structure. The cover may be limited in places, but deer movement is focused and often tied to water-adjacent travel lanes. It’s a good county for hunters who favor ambush setups near grain, especially during evening movement.
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- The dates leading up to the rut will see more daylight activity from bucks than other periods
- Private lands typically offer the best chances at big bucks, but some big bucks come off public

