Deer Hunting in Simpson County, Kentucky

Simpson County, Kentucky hunters harvested 783 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 63rd in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
783 total deer
Antlered464
Antlerless319
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#63 of 120
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Public Land
0% public — 271 acres
Local/Metropark
172 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
99 ac
37%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025464319783

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Simpson 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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