Deer Hunting in Leslie County, Kentucky

Leslie County, Kentucky hunters harvested 478 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 115th in the state. The county is roughly 32% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 478 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
478 total deer
Antlered402
Antlerless76
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#115 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#114 Breathitt County
#115 Leslie County
#116 Menifee County
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Public Land
32% public — 81,892 acres
National Forest
57,058 ac
70%
Other federal
24,834 ac
30%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202540276478

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Leslie 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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