Deer Hunting in Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,512 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 61st in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,512 total deer
Antlered754
Antlerless758
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#61 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#60 Logan County
#61 Henderson County
#62 Cumberland County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,042 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,386 ac
47%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,073 ac
41%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
338 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
245 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257547581,512

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Henderson 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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