Deer Hunting in Perry County, Kentucky

Perry County, Kentucky hunters harvested 842 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 89th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
842 total deer
Antlered670
Antlerless172
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#89 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#88 Edmonson County
#89 Perry County
#90 Rockcastle County
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Public Land
2% public — 3,763 acres
National Forest
2,207 ac
59%
Other federal
1,050 ac
28%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
454 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
52 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025670172842

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Perry 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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