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Tennessee Hunting Seasons 2026

SpeciesArcheryFirearm
Whitetail DeerVelvet archery ~late Aug 2026 (private/select WMAs); archery Sep 26 โ€“ Oct 23 & Oct 26 โ€“ Nov 6, 2026 (6 DMUs)Gun/muzzleloader/archery Nov 21, 2026 โ€“ Jan 3, 2027; young sportsman Oct 24โ€“25, 2026 & Jan 9โ€“10, 2027
Wild Turkeyโ€”Spring 2026: youth Apr 4โ€“5; shotgun/archery Apr 11 โ€“ May 24 (fall seasons in guide)
Elkโ€”Quota only: archery Sept 26 โ€“ Oct 2, 2026; gun Oct 3โ€“9; young sportsman Oct 10โ€“16 (EHZ & opened counties)
Black Bearโ€”Bear hunting zones with dog, archery & gun phases (check annual bear season grid)

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with your state wildlife agency for current regulations before hunting.

Official Tennessee hunting regulations โ†’

Key Species in Tennessee

Whitetail DeerWild TurkeyElkBlack Bear

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