Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,261 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,261 total deer
Antlered663
Antlerless598
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Density
6.1 deer / sq mi
This county6.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#17 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#16 Webster County
#17 Franklin County
#18 Grant County
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Public Land
2% public — 2,675 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,231 ac
46%
Local/Metropark
761 ac
28%
Other state
683 ac
26%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256635981,261

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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