Deer Hunting in Union County, Kentucky

Union County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,068 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,068 total deer
Antlered504
Antlerless564
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#70 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 McCracken County
#70 Union County
#71 Garrard County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,259 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,448 ac
75%
Other state
1,617 ac
22%
Local/Metropark
194 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255045641,068

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Union 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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