Deer Hunting in Lincoln County, Kentucky

Lincoln County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,473 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,473 total deer
Antlered789
Antlerless684
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#45 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Nicholas County
#45 Lincoln County
#46 Mason County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,863 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,250 ac
79%
Local/Metropark
613 ac
21%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257896841,473

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Lincoln 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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