Deer Sep 27–Aug 24. Turkey Sep 27–May 24. Elk Sep 26–Oct 16.
Tennessee hunting seasons cover 311 season dates across 34 units for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and unit.
Season data sourced from the Tennessee wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone A | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone A | Rifle | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone B | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone B | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone B | Rifle | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone C | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone C | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone C | Rifle | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone D | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone D | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone D | Rifle | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone L | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone L | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone L | Rifle | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Aug 22 — Aug 24 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — |
+ 28 more Deer seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone A | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone B | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone B | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone C | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone C | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone D | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — |
| Zone D | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 24 | — | — |
+ 7 more Turkey seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone adkins-turley-mtn | Archery | Sep 26 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Zone adkins-turley-mtn | General | Oct 3 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone adkins-turley-mtn | General | Oct 10 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Zone anderson-massengale | Archery | Sep 26 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Zone anderson-massengale | General | Oct 3 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone anderson-massengale | General | Oct 10 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Zone braden-mountain | Archery | Sep 26 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Zone braden-mountain | General | Oct 3 — Oct 9 | — | — |
+ 22 more Elk seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone A | Rifle | Nov 22 — Nov 25 | — | — |
| Zone B | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone B | Rifle | Nov 22 — Nov 25 | — | — |
| Zone C | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone C | Rifle | Nov 22 — Nov 25 | — | — |
| Zone D | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone D | Rifle | Nov 22 — Nov 25 | — | — |
+ 2 more Bear seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| Statewide | Trapping | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5 — Apr 26 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BHZ-1 | Dog Training | Aug 23 — Sep 28 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Oct 11 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Nov 10 — Nov 17 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | General | Nov 22 — Nov 25 | — | — |
| Zone BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1 — Dec 17 | — | — |
+ 29 more Black Bear seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Jun 7 — Aug 10 | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5 — Apr 26 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Sep 27 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Nov 21 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Jan 17 — Mar 8 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Jun 6 — Aug 9 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Sep 1 — Sep 21 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Oct 11 — Oct 22 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Nov 29 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Dec 5 — Feb 14 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Feb 1 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Feb 7 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Feb 8 — Feb 8 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Feb 14 — Feb 14 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Jun 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
Tennessee hunting season currently spans Sep 27 to Aug 24 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by unit and weapon. This page lists 311 Tennessee season dates across 34 units.
Tennessee offers hunting for 46 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Tennessee is divided into 34 units. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Tennessee on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Tennessee public land, license, and regulations.