Deer Hunting in Bath County, Kentucky

Bath County, Kentucky hunters harvested 876 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 67th in the state. The county is roughly 14% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
876 total deer
Antlered534
Antlerless342
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#67 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#66 Carter County
#67 Bath County
#68 Barren County
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Public Land
14% public — 25,111 acres
National Forest
19,596 ac
78%
Other federal
4,740 ac
19%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
710 ac
3%
Other state
50 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
15 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025534342876

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Bath 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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