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New Night Hunting Season for Coyote and Bobcat

Coyote standing alert in tall grass, showing its gray-brown fur and keen expression in a natural Tennessee habitat.
Coyote in Tennessee, a common predator species found across diverse habitats and important to wildlife population management.

2025 Season Dates: June 7–August 10

2026 Season Dates: Jan. 17–March 8 and June 6–August 9

Legal Hours: 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

  • Private land only, requires landowner permission (written, text, or email).
  • Shotgun only, no single projectile. Buckshot and smaller shot allowed.
  • Spotlights, night vision, and thermal imaging devices allowed. Lights cannot be from or attached to a motorized vehicle or cast from a public road.
  • One bobcat per night, no limit on coyotes.
  • Hunting with dogs prohibited.
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