Tennessee Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026, 2027
Recorded deer 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.
1 of 5 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.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Tennessee Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Tennessee including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026, 2027.
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Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual labeled current2026–27 combined guide printed66–67/PDF68–69: Williamson Unit2, not Unit3/old letter UnitC; regular gun Nov21–Jan3. Only private non-exempt adult ordinary antlered repeating bottleneck centerfire rifle subset reviewed, not individual permission. Early single-shot straight-wall private Nov14–20 is separate: manufactured incapable of multiple rounds/.35 or larger, not this repeating bottleneck rifle; youthJan9–10 excluded, no bridge. Antlered at least one antler three inches or longer; ordinary limit two per season/one per day, Earn-A-Buck/replacement/WMAbonus exceptions excluded here, not universal two-buck cap. Printed50/PDF52 centerfire rifle legal for deer, FMJ prohibited; early .35 straight-wall rule not minimum for all regular rifles; sunrise/sunset±30minutes, not hourly permission. Current hunting/big-game gun privileges/eligibility/bag/reporting/transport/permission/orange/local/rifle/device/ammunition/CWD/feeding/bait/closures/amendments require checks. No other county/unit/WMA/public/youth/bonus/antlerless/early/special/other-method coverage; six history rows/license metadata unverified. Government guide/index403 unread, no bypass; actual current publisher table/labeled resource PDF read, cover guides-path alias not substituted or assumed identical.
All Deer Seasons
5 seasons for Tennessee deer hunting
Sep 27 - Oct 31, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only
Oct 26, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Concurrent with gun
Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual labeled current2026–27 combined guide printed66–67/PDF68–69: Williamson Unit2, not Unit3/old letter UnitC; regular gun Nov21–Jan3. Only private non-exempt adult ordinary antlered repeating bottleneck centerfire rifle subset reviewed, not individual permission. Early single-shot straight-wall private Nov14–20 is separate: manufactured incapable of multiple rounds/.35 or larger, not this repeating bottleneck rifle; youthJan9–10 excluded, no bridge. Antlered at least one antler three inches or longer; ordinary limit two per season/one per day, Earn-A-Buck/replacement/WMAbonus exceptions excluded here, not universal two-buck cap. Printed50/PDF52 centerfire rifle legal for deer, FMJ prohibited; early .35 straight-wall rule not minimum for all regular rifles; sunrise/sunset±30minutes, not hourly permission. Current hunting/big-game gun privileges/eligibility/bag/reporting/transport/permission/orange/local/rifle/device/ammunition/CWD/feeding/bait/closures/amendments require checks. No other county/unit/WMA/public/youth/bonus/antlerless/early/special/other-method coverage; six history rows/license metadata unverified. Government guide/index403 unread, no bypass; actual current publisher table/labeled resource PDF read, cover guides-path alias not substituted or assumed identical.
Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Gun season
Nov 1-14, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
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Zone-Specific Information
Tennessee has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Williamson Unit2 private non-exempt adult ordinary antlered repeating bottleneck centerfire rifle. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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 Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Tennessee
When is deer season in Tennessee?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-27 to 2025-10-31; 2025-10-26 to 2026-01-05; 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-03; 2025-11-22 to 2026-01-05; 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-14. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Tennessee?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 27, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Tennessee?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-03; 2025-11-22 to 2026-01-05. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Tennessee have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Are there different deer hunting zones in Tennessee?
Yes, Tennessee has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Williamson Unit2 private non-exempt adult ordinary antlered repeating bottleneck centerfire rifle. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Tennessee?
Yes, you need a valid Tennessee hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Tennessee wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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