Deer Hunting in Hancock County, Kentucky

Hancock County, Kentucky hunters harvested 794 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
794 total deer
Antlered464
Antlerless330
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#48 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Christian County
#48 Hancock County
#49 Larue County
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Public Land
0% public — 512 acres
Local/Metropark
512 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025464330794

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Hancock 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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