Bear Seasons & Bag Limits
Tennessee
Hunting
Bag Limit and Season Dates | ||||
Date | Methods | Quota | Bag Limit | |
Kettlefoot | Laurel Fork | |||
Only Sept. 19 – 21, 2020a | Archery, Muzzleloader, Gun Dogs Allowed | 20 Bears | 20 Bears | 1 Bear, Either Sex. **Does not count towards statewide bag limit. |
Special Regulations for Restricted Bear Hunt:
- If the cumulative harvest at the end of a day meets or exceeds 75% (at least 15) of the quota (20) the hunt will conclude at the end of legal hunting hours on that day.
- Kettlefoot: Intersection of Hwy 421 and Hwy 133, Shady Valley, TN (look for signs)
- Laurel Fork: Hampton Bait Shop. 126 First Avenue, Hampton, TN
- Hunters should call a (423) 522-2467 or check the Agency web site to verify the hunt is open the following day. A message will be posted by 9:00 pm local time each day.
