Missouri Franklin Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Missouri Franklin
Updated Jul 2, 2026
At a Glance
931Square Miles
3%Public Land
470 - 870Elevation Range
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
Franklin County offers a mix of wooded hills, bottomland timber, and scattered ag ground, all within reach of the St. Louis metro. The Bourbeuse and Meramec River systems carve through the landscape, providing natural funnels and consistent water access. Deer here tend to hold tight in cover and move along creek corridors and benches, especially during the rut.
