Deer Hunting in Ballard County, Kentucky

Ballard County, Kentucky hunters harvested 530 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 96th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
530 total deer
Antlered302
Antlerless228
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#96 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#95 Hickman County
#96 Ballard County
#97 Powell County
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Public Land
6% public — 8,794 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,472 ac
96%
Other state
199 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
102 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
21 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025302228530

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Ballard 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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