Deer Hunting in Carter County, Kentucky

Carter County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,324 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,324 total deer
Antlered794
Antlerless530
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#66 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Greenup County
#66 Carter County
#67 Bath County
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Public Land
4% public — 11,280 acres
Other federal
8,056 ac
71%
State Park/Recreation
2,761 ac
24%
Local/Metropark
307 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
156 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257945301,324

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Carter 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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