Deer Hunting in Estill County, Kentucky

Estill County, Kentucky hunters harvested 637 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 86th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
637 total deer
Antlered417
Antlerless220
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#86 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#85 Johnson County
#86 Estill County
#87 Knox County
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Public Land
4% public — 6,377 acres
National Forest
5,603 ac
88%
Local/Metropark
682 ac
11%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
92 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025417220637

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Estill 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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