Deer Hunting in Rowan County, Kentucky

Rowan County, Kentucky hunters harvested 525 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.9 per square mile, 104th in the state. The county is roughly 36% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
525 total deer
Antlered372
Antlerless153
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Density
1.9 deer / sq mi
This county1.9
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#104 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#103 Morgan County
#104 Rowan County
#105 Clay County
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Public Land
36% public — 64,393 acres
National Forest
63,861 ac
99%
Other state
376 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
142 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025372153525

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Rowan 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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