Deer Hunting in Hopkins County, Kentucky

Hopkins County, Kentucky hunters harvested 2,563 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 40th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,563 total deer
Antlered1,374
Antlerless1,189
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#40 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#39 Trimble County
#40 Hopkins County
#41 Marion County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,816 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,954 ac
77%
Other state
466 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
396 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3741,1892,563

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Hopkins 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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