Deer Hunting in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Rockcastle County, Kentucky hunters harvested 759 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 90th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
759 total deer
Antlered627
Antlerless132
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Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#90 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#89 Perry County
#90 Rockcastle County
#91 Montgomery County
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Public Land
9% public — 18,965 acres
National Forest
17,850 ac
94%
Other state
1,087 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
28 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025627132759

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Rockcastle 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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