Livingston County deer harvest: Kentucky Telecheck, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters telechecked 1,597 deer in Livingston County in the 2025-26 season: 694 antlered bucks and 816 does (KDFWR). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land, 34th of Kentucky's 120 counties by total. The count was 2% below 2024-25 (1,629). 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.
Livingston CountyKDFWR public hunting areasNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer telechecked, 2025-26 | 1,597 (694 antlered bucks, 816 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 29th of 120 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,749 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,934 in 2017-18 |
| Deer zone, 2026-27 | Zone 1 (KDFWR) |
| KDFWR region | Purchase region |
| How the 2025-26 deer were taken | 1,137 by firearms, 177 by archery, 155 by crossbow and 128 by muzzleloader |
| Land area | 313 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 3 public hunting areas, 4,310 acres |
| Towns | Grand Rivers, Salem, Smithland and Carrsville |
How many deer are killed in Livingston County each season?
KDFWR has reported Livingston County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,749 a season; the most was 1,934 in 2017-18 and the fewest 1,587 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 9% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer telechecked | Antlered bucks | Does | Per square mile | Firearms | Archery and crossbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,597 | 694 | 816 | 5.1 | 1,265 | 332 |
| 2024-25 | 1,629 | 727 | 806 | 5.2 | 1,356 | 273 |
| 2023-24 | 1,595 | 710 | 785 | 5.1 | 1,310 | 285 |
| 2022-23 | 1,713 | 711 | 897 | 5.5 | 1,428 | 285 |
| 2021-22 | 1,587 | 713 | 780 | 5.1 | 1,353 | 234 |
| 2020-21 | 1,897 | 796 | 992 | 6.1 | 1,555 | 342 |
| 2019-20 | 1,864 | 835 | 926 | 6 | 1,584 | 280 |
| 2018-19 | 1,913 | 833 | 975 | 6.1 | 1,610 | 303 |
| 2017-18 | 1,934 | 857 | 969 | 6.2 | 1,632 | 302 |
| 2016-17 | 1,759 | 822 | 838 | 5.6 | 1,508 | 251 |
Source: KDFWR Harvest Data (Telecheck), deer by county. Firearms adds modern gun and muzzleloader deer. Per square mile uses the county's 313 square miles of land (Census).
What are the deer rules in Livingston County for 2026-27?
Livingston 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 Livingston County?
| Area | Acres in Livingston County | Deer on the whole area, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area | 2,430 | 50 |
| Ohio River Islands WMA | 1,265 | 6 |
| Ferguson Creek WMA | 615 | 10 |
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 Livingston County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | 1 | 1,597 | 5.1 | -9% |
| Crittenden County | 1 | 2,394 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Lyon County | 1 | 853 | 4 | 9% |
| Marshall County | 1 | 1,201 | 4 | -1% |
| McCracken County | 1 | 863 | 3.5 | 7% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Livingston County, Kentucky last season?
Hunters telechecked 1,597 deer in Livingston County in the 2025-26 season: 694 antlered bucks, 87 button bucks and 816 does, by KDFWR's Harvest Data reports.
What deer zone is Livingston County in?
Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Yes. KDFWR's map puts Livingston County WMA and State Natural Area (2,430 acres in the county), Ohio River Islands WMA (1,265 acres in the county) and Ferguson Creek WMA (615 acres in the county) in Livingston County.
Has the deer harvest in Livingston County gone up or down?
From 1,759 in 2016-17 to 1,597 in 2025-26, 9% lower. The high in that span was 1,934 (2017-18) and the low 1,587 (2021-22).
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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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