Deer Hunting in Russell County, Kentucky

Russell County, Kentucky hunters harvested 585 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 92nd in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
585 total deer
Antlered470
Antlerless115
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#92 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#91 Montgomery County
#92 Russell County
#93 Daviess County
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Public Land
9% public — 15,131 acres
Other federal
14,794 ac
98%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
256 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
41 ac
0%
Other state
40 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025470115585

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Russell 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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