Deer Hunting in Barren County, Kentucky

Barren County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,529 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,529 total deer
Antlered848
Antlerless681
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#68 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Bath County
#68 Barren County
#69 McCracken County
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Public Land
2% public — 7,516 acres
Other federal
5,614 ac
75%
National Park/Monument
1,425 ac
19%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
296 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
181 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258486811,529

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Barren 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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