Deer Hunting in Clay County, Kentucky

Clay County, Kentucky hunters harvested 846 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 105th in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
846 total deer
Antlered693
Antlerless153
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#105 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#104 Rowan County
#105 Clay County
#106 Lee County
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Public Land
29% public — 86,627 acres
National Forest
83,044 ac
96%
Other federal
2,313 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,240 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
30 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025693153846

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Clay 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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