Deer Hunting in McCreary County, Kentucky

McCreary County, Kentucky hunters harvested 503 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 117th in the state. The county is roughly 78% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
503 total deer
Antlered418
Antlerless85
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#117 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#116 Menifee County
#117 McCreary County
#118 Bourbon County
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Public Land
78% public — 212,854 acres
National Forest
158,770 ac
75%
Other federal
50,938 ac
24%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,972 ac
1%
Other state
174 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202541885503

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for McCreary 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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