Deer Hunting in Whitley County, Kentucky

Whitley County, Kentucky hunters harvested 1,159 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 83rd in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,159 total deer
Antlered902
Antlerless257
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Kentucky avg3.9
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County Rank
#83 of 120
Most harvestLeast harvest
#82 Lawrence County
#83 Whitley County
#84 Boyle County
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Public Land
18% public — 49,063 acres
National Forest
46,949 ac
96%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,920 ac
4%
Other federal
128 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
66 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259022571,159

Harvest source: fw.ky.gov

Harvest figures for Whitley 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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