Missouri Lafayette Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Missouri Lafayette
Updated May 7, 2026
At a Glance
639Square Miles
2%Public Land
790 - 1050Elevation 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
Lafayette County is mostly agricultural, with long fields and open pastures divided by timbered ditches and streamlines. Deer here follow edges closely and use limited cover zones to move during daylight—especially during the rut or cold fronts. Stand placement is key, and many productive hunts come from smaller farms where habitat is pieced together.