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Deer Hunting in Pendleton County, Kentucky

Pendleton County, Kentucky hunters harvested 2,399 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.7 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,399 total deer
Antlered1,176
Antlerless1,223
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Density
8.7 deer / sq mi
This county8.7
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#3 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Anderson County
#3 Pendleton County
#4 Washington County
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Public Land
0% public — 504 acres
State Park/Recreation
477 ac
95%
Local/Metropark
27 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1761,2232,399

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Pendleton 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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