Bullitt County deer harvest: Kentucky Telecheck, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters telechecked 1,732 deer in Bullitt County in the 2025-26 season: 761 antlered bucks and 834 does (KDFWR). That is 5.8 deer per square mile of land, 27th of Kentucky's 120 counties by total. The count was 17% below 2024-25 (2,095). The county is in deer Zone 1.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: KDFWR Telecheck reports to the 2025-26 season. Zones and seasons: KDFWR's 2026-27 guide.
Bullitt CountyKDFWR public hunting areasLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer telechecked, 2025-26 | 1,732 (761 antlered bucks, 834 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.8, 18th of 120 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,650 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,095 in 2024-25 |
| Deer zone, 2026-27 | Zone 1 (KDFWR) |
| KDFWR region | Bluegrass region |
| How the 2025-26 deer were taken | 1,150 by firearms, 255 by archery, 207 by crossbow and 120 by muzzleloader |
| Land area | 297.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 3 public hunting areas, 37,633 acres |
| Towns | Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Hillview, Lebanon Junction and Pioneer Village |
How many deer are killed in Bullitt County each season?
KDFWR has reported Bullitt County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,650 a season; the most was 2,095 in 2024-25 and the fewest 1,137 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 52% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer telechecked | Antlered bucks | Does | Per square mile | Firearms | Archery and crossbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,732 | 761 | 834 | 5.8 | 1,270 | 462 |
| 2024-25 | 2,095 | 1,007 | 938 | 7.1 | 1,532 | 563 |
| 2023-24 | 1,726 | 836 | 772 | 5.8 | 1,268 | 458 |
| 2022-23 | 1,793 | 816 | 835 | 6 | 1,300 | 493 |
| 2021-22 | 1,550 | 712 | 715 | 5.2 | 1,135 | 415 |
| 2020-21 | 1,631 | 718 | 799 | 5.5 | 1,153 | 478 |
| 2019-20 | 1,876 | 771 | 943 | 6.3 | 1,417 | 459 |
| 2018-19 | 1,459 | 612 | 736 | 4.9 | 1,187 | 272 |
| 2017-18 | 1,501 | 678 | 718 | 5.1 | 1,173 | 328 |
| 2016-17 | 1,137 | 526 | 507 | 3.8 | 912 | 225 |
Source: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by county. Firearms adds modern gun and muzzleloader deer. Per square mile uses the county's 297.1 square miles of land (Census).
What are the deer rules in Bullitt County for 2026-27?
Bullitt County is in Zone 1: Unlimited number of antlerless deer using the statewide deer permit plus additional deer permits. Only one antlered deer may be taken statewide.
| Season | Dates |
|---|---|
| Archery | September 5, 2026 to January 18, 2027 |
| Youth and senior crossbow | September 5, 2026 to January 18, 2027 |
| Crossbow | September 19, 2026 to January 18, 2027 |
| CWD antlerless season (Zone 1 to 3 counties in the CWD Surveillance Zone) | September 25 to 28, 2026 |
| Youth-only modern firearms | October 10 to 18, 2026 |
| Early muzzleloader | October 17 to 18, 2026 |
| Modern firearms | November 14 to 29, 2026 |
| Late muzzleloader | December 12 to 20, 2026 |
| Free youth weekend | December 26 to 27, 2026 |
Source: 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide, page 10; county zones: KDFWR current deer zones. KDFWR's guide notes proposed regulations, still pending when it was printed, that would add antlerless firearm seasons in some counties and on some WMAs (page 11). Check fw.ky.gov for their status.
Where is the public hunting land in Bullitt County?
| Area | Acres in Bullitt County | Deer on the whole area, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Knox Military Reservation | 35,600 | 812 |
| Knobs State Forest and WMA | 1,537 | 16 |
| Knobs State Forest | 496 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on KDFWR public hunting area boundaries, U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
How does Bullitt County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt County | 1 | 1,732 | 5.8 | 52% |
| Hardin County | 1 | 3,545 | 5.7 | 43% |
| Jefferson County | 1 | 1,169 | 3.1 | 10% |
| Nelson County | 1 | 2,591 | 6.2 | 33% |
| Spencer County | 1 | 1,986 | 10.6 | 37% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bullitt County, Kentucky last season?
Hunters telechecked 1,732 deer in Bullitt County in the 2025-26 season: 761 antlered bucks, 137 button bucks and 834 does, by KDFWR's Harvest Data reports.
What deer zone is Bullitt County in?
Bullitt County is in Zone 1 for 2026-27. Unlimited number of antlerless deer using the statewide deer permit plus additional deer permits. Only one antlered deer may be taken statewide (KDFWR 2026-27 guide, page 10).
Is there public hunting land in Bullitt County?
Yes. KDFWR's map puts Fort Knox Military Reservation (35,600 acres in the county), Knobs State Forest and WMA (1,537 acres in the county) and Knobs State Forest (496 acres in the county) in Bullitt County.
Has the deer harvest in Bullitt County gone up or down?
From 1,137 in 2016-17 to 1,732 in 2025-26, 52% higher. The high in that span was 2,095 (2024-25) and the low 1,137 (2016-17).
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer and elk harvest: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by county; KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), elk.
- Deer zones and seasons: 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide, page 10; KDFWR current deer zones.
- Public land: KDFWR public hunting area boundaries; U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries. County land area: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from KDFWR and the Census Bureau or measured from public maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag.
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