Tennessee · 2026-27
Deer season in Tennessee
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Tennessee Deer
Dates checked against the TWRA regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery Dates are the same in all six deer units — it's the antlerless bag limit that changes by unit. Check TWRA's unit table. | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Archery Closed Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 for the young sportsman hunt. | Statewide | Sep 26 – Oct 30; Nov 2 – Nov 6 |
| August Archery Private lands in the counties TWRA names for the early hunt — check the unit listing. | Statewide | Aug 28 – Aug 30 |
| Muzzleloader / Archery | Statewide | Nov 7 – Nov 20 |
| Young Sportsman | Statewide | Oct 31 – Nov 1; Jan 9 – Jan 10 |
| Single Shot Rifle Straight-wall cartridge rifles, private lands only. | Statewide | Nov 14 – Nov 20 |