Tennessee · 2026–27 Edition
Tennessee Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Tennessee, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Tennessee Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Tennessee Deer season dates →Tennessee Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Tennessee Dove season dates →Tennessee Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Tennessee Duck season dates →Tennessee Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Tennessee Turkey season dates →Tennessee Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Tennessee Bear season dates →Tennessee Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Tennessee Elk season dates →Tennessee Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Tennessee Squirrel season dates →Tennessee Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Tennessee Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Tennessee hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency requires beyond a hunting license.