More than 10,000 deer taken by muzzleloader

The conclusion of Missouri's deer muzzleloader season saw 10,239 animals taken.

During the season, which ran Nov. 28 through Dec. 7, hunters reported taking 2,679 antlered bucks, 1,519 button bucks and 6,041 does. View a county-by-county breakdown by deer type and season at this link.

Counting all seasons, 261,982 deer have been taken thus far in Missouri.