Deer Hunting in Edmonson County, Kentucky

Edmonson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 753 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 24% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
753 total deer
Antlered501
Antlerless252
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#88 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Knox County
#88 Edmonson County
#89 Perry County
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Public Land
24% public — 46,174 acres
National Park/Monument
44,261 ac
96%
Other federal
1,683 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
157 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
73 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025501252753

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Edmonson 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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