Missouri Hickory Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Missouri Hickory
Updated Jun 25, 2026
At a Glance
412Square Miles
9%Public Land
690 - 1210Elevation 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
Hickory County lies in the Ozark transition zone and features a rugged mix of timbered ridges, brushy cover, and interspersed pasture. The cover is thick in spots and often shaped by elevation, creating solid bedding and low-pressure corridors. Hunting here often comes down to understanding terrain flow and working ridge lines, benches, or secluded openings.
