Deer Hunting in Nelson County, Kentucky

Nelson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 2,796 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,796 total deer
Antlered1,393
Antlerless1,403
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#12 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Hart County
#12 Nelson County
#13 Gallatin County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,449 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
789 ac
54%
State Park/Recreation
290 ac
20%
Other federal
209 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
150 ac
10%
Other state
11 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3931,4032,796

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Nelson 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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