Deer Hunting in Lyon County, Kentucky

Lyon County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,242 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 31% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,242 total deer
Antlered637
Antlerless605
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Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#20 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#19 Henry County
#20 Lyon County
#21 Grayson County
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Public Land
31% public — 42,505 acres
National Forest
41,847 ac
98%
State Park/Recreation
536 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
82 ac
0%
Other federal
40 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256376051,242

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Lyon 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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