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Deer Hunting in Spencer County, Kentucky

Spencer County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,882 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.1 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,882 total deer
Antlered998
Antlerless884
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Density
10.1 deer / sq mi
This county10.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#1 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Spencer County
#2 Anderson County
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Public Land
8% public — 9,410 acres
Other federal
9,410 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259988841,882

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Spencer 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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