Deer Hunting in Bourbon County, Kentucky

Bourbon County, Kentucky hunters harvested 318 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.1 per square mile, 118th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 318 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
318 total deer
Antlered211
Antlerless107
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Density
1.1 deer / sq mi
This county1.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#118 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#117 McCreary County
#118 Bourbon County
#119 Harlan County
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Public Land
0% public — 132 acres
Local/Metropark
132 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025211107318

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Bourbon 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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