Deer Hunting in Bell County, Kentucky

Bell County, Kentucky hunters harvested 634 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 107th in the state. The county is roughly 14% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
634 total deer
Antlered507
Antlerless127
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#107 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#106 Lee County
#107 Bell County
#108 Wolfe County
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Public Land
14% public — 32,095 acres
State Park/Recreation
19,135 ac
60%
Other federal
9,771 ac
30%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,113 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
42 ac
0%
Other state
34 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025507127634

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Bell 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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