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Deer Hunting in Anderson County, Kentucky

Anderson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,853 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.2 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,853 total deer
Antlered1,042
Antlerless811
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Density
9.2 deer / sq mi
This county9.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#2 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Spencer County
#2 Anderson County
#3 Pendleton County
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Public Land
2% public — 2,260 acres
Other federal
1,994 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
150 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
116 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0428111,853

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Anderson County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Kentucky deer season, 2025-2026

Kentucky deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Kentucky season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Kentucky wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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