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Tennessee
Welcome to 2024-25 Tennessee Hunting
What's New for 2024
Deer Hunting
New deer management units adopted as part of a new management framework.
There is no longer a "Unit CWD".
Statewide antlered bag limit of two (2).
See Deer Regulations
Turkey Hunting
New turkey management units adopted as part of a new management framework.
Statewide spring season bag limit of two (2) male turkeys, no bearded hens allowed.
Fall season closed in select counties.
New quota hunt opportunity on Tumbleweed WMA.
See Turkey Seasons and Bag Limits
New Night Hunting Season for Coyotes and Bobcats
Private land only, requires landowner permission (written, text, or email).
One bobcat per night, no limit on coyotes.
Hunting with dogs prohibited.
2024 Season Dates: Aug. 1–Aug. 11.
2025 Season dates: Jan. 18–March 9 and June 7–August 10.
Shotgun only, no single projectile.
Night vision and thermal imaging device allowed.
See New Night Hunting Season for Coyote & Bobcat
Bear Hunting
New Spring bear dog training season for Zones 1, 2, and 3 for private lands only.
New private land only two-day gun hunt added in Zone 4. Dogs allowed.
New Bear Hunt Zone 5 created in Hawkins and Hancock counties.
See Bear Seasons and Bag Limits
Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA
Created four (4) quail quota hunts.
One day hunts with a bag limit of three (3) birds per person.
See Region III
WMA Properties
New Catoosa Ridge Refuge, a 1,750 acre property adjacent to Catoosa WMA.
Arnold Hollow WMA removed from WMA system. Effective July 1, 2024.
The placement of salt products, minerals, and other consumable products on WMAs is prohibited.
Dogs must also be restrained on WMAs unless hunting or training.
No person shall be in possession or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage while on Wildlife Management Areas, Refuges, or other Wildlife Resources Agency controlled lands.
See Wildlife Management Area General Regulations
