Deer Hunting in Scott County, Kentucky

Scott County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,124 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,124 total deer
Antlered607
Antlerless517
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#54 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Butler County
#54 Scott County
#55 Monroe County
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Public Land
2% public — 3,341 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,496 ac
75%
Local/Metropark
670 ac
20%
Other state
175 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256075171,124

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Scott 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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