Deer hunting season data across 52 GMUs in Tennessee. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
Tennessee has 52 deer seasons across 11 zones, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle, General, Muzzleloader Archery). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for deer in Tennessee depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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