Deer Hunting in Knox County, Kentucky

Knox County, Kentucky hunters harvested 969 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 87th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
969 total deer
Antlered753
Antlerless216
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#87 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#86 Estill County
#87 Knox County
#88 Edmonson County
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Public Land
0% public — 713 acres
Other state
532 ac
75%
National Forest
109 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
61 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
11 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025753216969

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Knox 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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