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Welcome to 2024-25 Tennessee Hunting

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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