Deer Hunting in Fayette County, Kentucky

Fayette County, Kentucky hunters harvested 224 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 120th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 224 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
224 total deer
Antlered130
Antlerless94
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#120 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#119 Harlan County
#120 Fayette County
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Public Land
3% public — 5,820 acres
Local/Metropark
3,673 ac
63%
Other state
2,134 ac
37%
State Park/Recreation
13 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202513094224

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Fayette 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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