Tennessee Hunting Resources

Updated: June 28, 2026

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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ArcherySeason reopens Oct 27 - Nov 7, 2025. Private lands only August 22-24, 2025.

Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025

Muzzleloader/ArcheryArchery equipment is also permitted. Check specific Deer Management Unit limits.

Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025

Firearms/Muzzleloader/ArcheryStatewide regular gun season.

Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

Firearms/Archery/MuzzleloaderAlso open Jan 10-11, 2026. For ages 6-16 accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025

Archery/ShotgunArchery dates are Sept 27-Oct 24 and Oct 27-Nov 7. Shotgun/Archery runs Oct 11-24.

Sep 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025

Shotgun/ArcherySpring 2026 statewide general season. Youth hunt is April 4-5, 2026.

Apr 11, 2026 – May 24, 2026

Shotgun/ArcherySegment 1 is Nov 29-30. Segment 2 runs Dec 5-Jan 31. Daily limit of 6 ducks with species restrictions.

Nov 29, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

ShotgunSegment 1. Season reopens Oct 11-Nov 2, and again Dec 8-Jan 15. Daily bag limit is 15.

Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025

Firearms/ArcheryDaily bag limit of 10. A separate spring squirrel season runs in May and June.

Aug 23, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026

Firearms/ArcheryDaily bag limit of 5.

Nov 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026

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