Deer Hunting in Boone County, Kentucky

Boone County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,308 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.3 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,308 total deer
Antlered679
Antlerless629
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Density
5.3 deer / sq mi
This county5.3
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#27 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#26 Harrison County
#27 Boone County
#28 Livingston County
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Public Land
2% public — 2,467 acres
Local/Metropark
1,572 ac
64%
State Park/Recreation
799 ac
32%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
96 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256796291,308

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Boone 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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