Deer Hunting in Taylor County, Kentucky

Taylor County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,440 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,440 total deer
Antlered785
Antlerless655
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#25 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Kenton County
#25 Taylor County
#26 Harrison County
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Public Land
7% public — 11,090 acres
Other federal
10,251 ac
92%
Other state
493 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
316 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
30 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257856551,440

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Taylor 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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