Deer Hunting in Harlan County, Kentucky

Harlan County, Kentucky hunters harvested 460 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.0 per square mile, 119th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 460 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
460 total deer
Antlered367
Antlerless93
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Density
1.0 deer / sq mi
This county1.0
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#119 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#118 Bourbon County
#119 Harlan County
#120 Fayette County
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Public Land
9% public — 25,483 acres
Local/Metropark
8,527 ac
33%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,495 ac
33%
State Park/Recreation
5,459 ac
21%
Other federal
2,176 ac
9%
National Forest
826 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202536793460

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Harlan 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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