Tennessee Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowTennessee's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-03.
Last verified September 25, 2026Tennessee wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Archery
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- October 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Segment 1
- Opens in 34 days
Statewide
Young Sportsman
- Opens
- October 31, 2026
- Closes
- November 1, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also Jan 9-10, 2027
- Opens in 36 days
Statewide
Archery
- Opens
- November 2, 2026
- Closes
- November 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- Segment 2
- Opens in 41 days
Statewide
Muzzleloader/Archery
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- Straight-wall rifles allowed Nov 14-20 on private land
- Opens in 55 days
Statewide
Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 3, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Tennessee's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-03.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.