Edward,

Targeting the largest buck in any area is a very difficult task.  However, the Ozarks tend to be a bit tougher to hunt than areas that have less cover, more crops, and flatter topography.

With that said, bucks must be allowed to mature and have ample good quality food to express their antler growth potential.  These two factors eliminate much of Ozark County.  There will be some farms with limited hunting pressure, so bucks can reach maturity, that have some alfalfa or possibly some row crops.  If you can locate that combination in Ozark County, there’s a good chance you’ve located where the largest bucks in Ozark County live!

Growing (and hunting) deer together,

Grant