Deer Hunting in Nicholas County, Kentucky

Nicholas County, Kentucky hunters harvested 865 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
865 total deer
Antlered512
Antlerless353
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#44 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Graves County
#44 Nicholas County
#45 Lincoln County
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Public Land
7% public — 8,188 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,616 ac
93%
Other state
334 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
123 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
115 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025512353865

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Nicholas 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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