Deer Hunting in Mason County, Kentucky

Mason County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,059 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,059 total deer
Antlered559
Antlerless500
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#46 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Lincoln County
#46 Mason County
#47 Christian County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,374 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
981 ac
71%
Local/Metropark
393 ac
29%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255595001,059

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Mason 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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