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Deer Hunting in Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County, Kentucky hunters harvested 3,228 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.2 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,228 total deer
Antlered1,833
Antlerless1,395
Public Land
1% public — 2,042 acres
Local/Metropark
1,020 ac
50%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
902 ac
44%
Other federal
101 ac
5%
Other state
19 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,833 | 1,395 | 3,228 |
Harvest source: fw.ky.gov
Harvest figures for Hardin 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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