Tennessee's 2025 statewide muzzleloader and archery deer season begins on Saturday and runs through November 21 across all six Deer Management Units. Hunters are allowed a maximum of two antlered deer, with antlerless limits varying by DMU—three per day in Units 1-3 and two per day in Units 4-6, except under special programs like Earn-A-Buck or in CWD-positive counties, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The statewide gun season starts on November 22 and continues until January 4, 2026. Junior hunters have a separate opportunity during the second young sportsman deer hunt on January 10-11, 2026, promoting safe and responsible hunting practices, as reported by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency released the 2025-26 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. It includes information on licenses, county regulations, and bag limits for each Deer Management Unit . The guide is available on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website, mobile app, and at license outlets. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency also manages wildlife conservation and enforces public safety, including waterway safety.
