Deer Hunting in Caldwell County, Kentucky

Caldwell County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,774 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,774 total deer
Antlered901
Antlerless873
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#31 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Allen County
#31 Caldwell County
#32 Breckinridge County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,153 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,054 ac
49%
State Park/Recreation
2,042 ac
49%
Local/Metropark
57 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259018731,774

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Caldwell 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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