Deer Hunting in Breathitt County, Kentucky

Breathitt County, Kentucky hunters harvested 592 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 114th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
592 total deer
Antlered495
Antlerless97
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#114 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#113 Martin County
#114 Breathitt County
#115 Leslie County
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Public Land
3% public — 10,299 acres
Other state
6,251 ac
61%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,841 ac
37%
State Park/Recreation
185 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
22 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202549597592

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Breathitt 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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