Deer Hunting in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky hunters harvested 2,255 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,255 total deer
Antlered1,159
Antlerless1,096
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#36 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Boyd County
#36 Muhlenberg County
#37 Calloway County
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Public Land
4% public — 12,153 acres
Other state
11,051 ac
91%
State Park/Recreation
803 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
180 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
119 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1591,0962,255

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Muhlenberg 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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