Deer season in Tennessee runs Sep 27 – Aug 24 across 11 Units.
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone C | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone L | Archery | Sep 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Aug 22 — Aug 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | Archery | Sep 27 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | Archery | Oct 27 — Nov 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone unit-1 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-1 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | General | Oct 25 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | General | Jan 10 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone unit-1 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-2 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-3 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-4 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-5 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone unit-6 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone C | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Zone L | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 21 | — | — | — |
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone C | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone L | General | Nov 22 — Jan 4 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Tennessee currently runs Sep 27 to Aug 24, across 52 season rows and 11 Units, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle, General, Muzzleloader Archery).
The best Units for deer in Tennessee depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Unit above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Tennessee seasons, public land, and license.