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Deer Hunting in Bracken County, Kentucky

Bracken County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,666 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.2 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,666 total deer
Antlered905
Antlerless761
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Density
8.2 deer / sq mi
This county8.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#5 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Washington County
#5 Bracken County
#6 Robertson County
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Public Land
0% public — 40 acres
Local/Metropark
40 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259057611,666

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Bracken 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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