Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek): hunting and access
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) is 8,182 acres of MDC land in Henry County, next to Calhoun. MDC lists deer hunting here (archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed). Hunters checked 3,300 deer in Henry County in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: MDC's conservation area data, read 2026-10. Harvest: MDC deer harvest summaries, 2021 to 2025.
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| Size | 8,182 acres (7,736 by MDC's page) |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Deer harvest unit | Henry County |
| MDC lists for hunting | Deer, Bear, Turkey, Rabbit, Squirrel and Quail |
| MDC area number | 200217 |
| MDC region | Kansas City |
| Nearest towns | Calhoun (next to it), Tightwad (2 mi) and Clinton (7 mi) |
What is Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) like?
Harry S. Truman Reservoir management lands consist of 58,133 acres distributed around the reservoir in parts of Henry, Benton, Hickory, and St. Clair counties in west central Missouri. The reservoir lies within the upper Osage River basin where the Ozarks meet the Plains.
Historically, Native Americans occupying this area were principally Osage, Shawnee, and Kickapoo. Early explorers and pioneers making their way west traveled the basin, while the French trapped along the Osage River and traded with the Native Americans. Place names like Marais des Cygnes, Marmaton, Pomme de Terre, and Thibaut are vivid reminders of the early French influence in the Upper Osage Valley.
In MDC's words, from the Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) page.
What can you hunt on Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
MDC's page for Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) lists: Deer: archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed; Bear: archery and firearms; Turkey: archery and firearms; Rabbit; Squirrel; Quail.
What are the rules on Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
MDC's standard conservation area rules (Chapter 11 of the Wildlife Code) apply; the area's rules on MDC's site list any it adds.
How many deer are taken around Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) lies in Henry County. Hunters checked 3,300 deer in Henry County in 2025, against 3,293 in 2024.
| County | Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Deer, 2024 | Deer, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 8,182 | 3,300 | 3,293 | 3,754 |
Harvest for the whole county, not the conservation area alone: MDC deer harvest summaries (2021 to 2025 seasons).
How do you get to Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
MDC's directions: From Calhoun, take Route V south 1 mile, then NE 701 south to the area.
Nearest towns: Calhoun (next to it), Tightwad (2 miles), Clinton (7 miles) and Bent Tree Harbor (7 miles). Highways within 5 miles: MO 7 and MO 52.
What other public land is near Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
MDC lands within 10 miles:
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brush Creek): 3,334 acres, 0.5 miles away
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Leesville): 1,809 acres, 1.2 miles away
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Cedar Creek): 670 acres, 3.4 miles away
- Connor O. Fewel Conservation Area: 315 acres, 3.9 miles away
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem): 3,402 acres, 4.8 miles away
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Gouge Eye): 574 acres, 5.2 miles away
Public land within 3 miles of Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)
Counting Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) itself, 12,797 of the 72,765 acres within 3 miles of its boundary are public land open to the public (17.6%), by USGS PAD-US 4.1 and MDC conservation area boundaries.
| Manager | Acres within 3 miles |
|---|---|
| MDC conservation areas | 10,730 |
| Federal land, mostly Corps of Engineers lakes | 2,061 |
| State parks and historic sites | 6 |
Questions hunters ask
Where is Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
In Henry County, next to Calhoun.
Can you deer hunt on Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
Yes, by MDC's page: archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed.
How much public land is around Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek)?
12,797 acres within 3 miles of its boundary, Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) included, by USGS PAD-US 4.1 and MDC conservation area boundaries. The closest other MDC area is Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brush Creek) (0.5 miles).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, species, rules and directions: MDC, Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek); MDC conservation area boundaries.
- Boundary and acres: MDC's map layer above. Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land open to the public) and MDC conservation area boundaries.
- Deer harvest: MDC deer harvest summaries (2021 to 2025 seasons).
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