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Kentucky Hunters record fifth-highest deer harvest despite doe shortfall 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Kentucky hunters wrapped up the 2025-26 deer season with a total harvest of 145,433 deer, marking the fifth-highest season on record and finishing about 3,000 deer above the state’s 10 year average. Joe McDermott, deer program coordinator for Fish and Wildlife, says the 136-day season was successful due to strong hunter participation, an expanded October youth firearms season and continued success on public lands. Nearly […]

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