At a Glance
812Square Miles
3%Public Land
740 - 1020Elevation Range
Macon County in north-central Missouri blends corn and bean ground with blocks of hardwoods, fencerows, and rolling draws. It has a strong reputation for deer production thanks to balanced habitat and good age structure. Hunters here benefit from well-defined movement routes and seasonal shifts that can be patterned with smart scouting.
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