Deer Hunting in Powell County, Kentucky

Powell County, Kentucky hunters harvested 382 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 97th in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 382 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
382 total deer
Antlered235
Antlerless147
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#97 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#96 Ballard County
#97 Powell County
#98 Knott County
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Public Land
18% public — 20,834 acres
National Forest
16,492 ac
79%
State Park/Recreation
2,162 ac
10%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,238 ac
6%
Other state
810 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
132 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025235147382

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Powell 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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