Deer Hunting in Laurel County, Kentucky

Laurel County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,576 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 28% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,576 total deer
Antlered873
Antlerless703
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#58 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Marshall County
#58 Laurel County
#59 McLean County
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Public Land
28% public — 76,786 acres
National Forest
68,724 ac
90%
Other federal
6,751 ac
9%
Local/Metropark
870 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
301 ac
0%
Other state
140 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258737031,576

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Laurel 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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