Tennessee Bear Hunting Season 2025
Recorded bear windows for Tennessee, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Tennessee Bear Season Calendar
Find all bear hunting season dates for Tennessee including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Bear Seasons
1 season for Tennessee bear hunting
Sep 27 - Nov 22, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. East TN only
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Important Note for Tennessee
Only Williamson numeric Unit2 private non-exempt adult ordinary antlered repeating bottleneck centerfire rifle Nov21–Jan3 reviewed from current labeled2026–27 guide. Nov14–20 single-shot straight-wall/.35 privilege not this rifle; youthJan9–10/bonus/WMA/other hunts excluded. Antler≥3inches; ordinary two season/one daily, CWD Earn-A-Buck/replacement exceptions separate. Centerfire/noFMJ; .35 not all regular-rifle minimum. Current license/gun privileges/bag/permission/orange/reporting/transport/CWD/feeding/bait/rifle/device/local/amendment checks needed. Six history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Tennessee Bear Hunting FAQ
Common questions about bear hunting in Tennessee
When is bear season in Tennessee?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-27 to 2025-11-22. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is bear rifle/firearms season in Tennessee?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-27 to 2025-11-22. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt bear in Tennessee?
Yes, you need a valid Tennessee hunting license and any required bear tags or permits. Check with the Tennessee wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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