Deer Hunting in Johnson County, Kentucky

Johnson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 686 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
686 total deer
Antlered437
Antlerless249
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#85 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Boyle County
#85 Johnson County
#86 Estill County
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Public Land
4% public — 6,628 acres
Other federal
6,254 ac
94%
Local/Metropark
276 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
98 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025437249686

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Johnson 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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