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Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,275 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 78th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,275 total deer
Antlered801
Antlerless474
Public Land
6% public — 18,100 acres
Other federal
16,173 ac
89%
National Forest
1,139 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
740 ac
4%
Other state
48 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 801 | 474 | 1,275 |
Harvest source: fw.ky.gov
Harvest figures for Wayne 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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