Find Tennessee hunting season highlights for 2026–2027. Choose a species and season type below, then check the linked agency rules for your exact location, tag and hunting method.
Coverage: Selected 2026–2027 deer, waterfowl and small-game dates from TWRA’s current season summary. Check unit bag limits, county availability and separate WMA schedules.
Source checked October 17, 2026: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency current season information. The older detailed table is kept in a separate reference section below.
2026–2027 Tennessee hunting season highlights
Selected 2026–2027 dates. Check county or unit rules, legal game, bag limits, licenses, permits and shooting hours in the official agency regulations. Special hunts and property-specific exceptions may have different dates.
14 season date records shown
Deer
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Check unit and WMA rules | Sep 26–Oct 30, 2026; Nov 2–6, 2026 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader / archery | Check unit and equipment rules | Nov 7–20, 2026 |
| Deer | Gun / muzzleloader / archery | Check unit and WMA rules | Nov 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 |
| Deer | Young sportsman | Ages 6–16; qualifying adult required | Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026; Jan 9–10, 2027 |
Turkey
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | Fall archery | Open counties only; check end dates | Opens Sep 26, 2026 |
Wood duck / teal
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood duck / teal | Early | Check species limits | Sep 12–16, 2026 |
Duck / coot / merganser
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck / coot / merganser | Regular | Species limits and WMA rules apply | Nov 28–29, 2026; Dec 5, 2026–Jan 31, 2027 |
Waterfowl
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | Youth | Ages 6–16; qualifying adult required | Feb 6 and 13, 2027 |
| Waterfowl | Veterans / active military | Eligible hunters only | Feb 7 and 14, 2027 |
Squirrel
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Hunting | Check property rules | Aug 22, 2026–Mar 15, 2027 |
Rabbit
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | Hunting | Check property rules | Nov 7, 2026–Feb 28, 2027 |
Grouse
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grouse | Hunting | Check property rules | Oct 10, 2026–Feb 28, 2027 |
Quail
| Species | Season / method | Zone / eligibility | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | Hunting | Outside WMAs; exceptions apply | Nov 7, 2026–Feb 28, 2027 |
| Quail | Hunting | WMAs unless otherwise noted | Nov 1, 2026–Jan 15, 2027 |
Check your exact hunt before you go
Start with the species, season segment and location shown in your license or tag. Match the county, unit or zone in the official rules, then check legal game, bag and possession limits, shooting hours and permitted equipment. Public-land hunts, youth hunts and controlled hunts can have separate schedules.
A date in this summary does not establish that a property is open or that a hunter is eligible. Read agency updates and closures as well as the annual guide. For dates and species outside the selected examples above, use the current official season source.
Licenses, permits and current fees
Confirm the license, tag, permit and hunter-education requirements for your residency, age and hunt with the state agency. Current prices and availability belong in the agency licensing system; an older season table should not be used as a price list.
More hunting planning resources
Compare state regulation guides or check Hunterizer app coverage and features for planning by location and date.
Earlier detailed season table — historical reference
This table is from the earlier guide edition and contains mixed season years. It has not been fully revalidated for 2026–2027. It is retained for reference only. Use the current highlights and agency sources above to plan a current hunt.
Big Game118 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery Season | unit-1 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-1 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer August Season. Archery only. Private lands and select Unit 1 WMAs only. (Guns and muzzleloaders are not allowed during this August season | unit-1 | Archery | Aug 22, 2025 – Aug 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered deer per tag | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-1 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-1 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-1 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-1 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-2 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-2 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-2 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-2 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-2 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-2 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-3 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-3 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-3 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. | unit-3 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-3 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-3 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and three (3) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-4 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-4 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-4 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-4 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-4 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-4 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-5 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-5 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-5 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-5 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-5 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-5 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-6 | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Archery Season | unit-6 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) antlered and four (4) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-6 | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season | unit-6 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Junior Young Sportsman (G/M/A) season. Antlerless limits in Units 4, 5, & 6 are combined total of 2 for all four days. | unit-6 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Deer Muzzleloader / Archery (M/A) Season | unit-6 | Muzzleloader Archery | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025 | One (1) antlered and two (2) antlerless deer per day | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used), Harvest Log. Additional WMA Big Game Permit required on most Wildlife Management Areas. |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-1 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-1 | Dog Training | May 30, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-1 | Dog Training | Aug 23, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear Junior Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season (Young Sportsman Only). Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-1 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-1 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 25, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Early-season. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 12, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Late-season. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Early-season. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 6, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Mid-season. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 17, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-2 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-2 | Dog Training | Aug 23, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-2 | Dog Training | May 30, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear Junior Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season (Young Sportsman Only). Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-2 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-2 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 25, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Late-season. | BHZ-2 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Mid-season. | BHZ-2 | Hound Hunting | Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Early-season. | BHZ-2 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-3 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-3 | Dog Training | May 30, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | BHZ-3 | Dog Training | Sep 3, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear Junior Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season (Young Sportsman Only). Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-3 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-3 | General | Nov 22, 2025 – Nov 25, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Early-season. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Early-season. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Late-season. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Late-season. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Dec 25, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Mid-season. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-4 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Black Bear Junior Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season (Young Sportsman Only). Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. Private Land Only | BHZ-4 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Late-season. Private Land Only. | BHZ-4 | Hound Hunting | Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | BHZ-5 | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. Private Land Only | BHZ-5 | General | Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Junior Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season (Young Sportsman Only). Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. Private Land Only | BHZ-5 | General | Oct 25, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A). Kettlefoot and Laurel Fork Bear Reserve Hunt. Private Land Only. | kettlefoot-and-laurel-fork-bear-reserve | Hound Hunting | Sep 20, 2025 – Sep 26, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | north-cherokee-wma | Dog Training | Sep 2, 2025 – Sep 27, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear No bears may be taken or attempted to be taken. (Bear reserves closed to dog training) | south-cherokee-wma | Dog Training | Sep 3, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Black Bear Archery Only Season. Still Hunting Only – No Hounds Allowed. | transitional-zone | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 2. Archery-only Season. | adkins-turley-mtn | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 2. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | adkins-turley-mtn | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Junior Zone 2. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | adkins-turley-mtn | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 4. Archery-only Season. | anderson-massengale | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Junior Zone 4. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | anderson-massengale | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 4. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | anderson-massengale | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 6. Archery-only Season. | braden-mountain | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 6. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | braden-mountain | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Junior Zone 6. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | braden-mountain | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 1. Archery-only Season. | chestnut-ridge-fork-mtn | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 1. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | chestnut-ridge-fork-mtn | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Junior Zone 1. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | chestnut-ridge-fork-mtn | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 9. Archery-only Season. | cooper-ridge | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Junior Zone 9. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | cooper-ridge | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 9. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | cooper-ridge | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 5. Archery-only Season. | cross-mtn-red-ash | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Junior Zone 5. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | cross-mtn-red-ash | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 5. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | cross-mtn-red-ash | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 3. Archery-only Season. | horse-gap-wolf-ridge | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 3. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | horse-gap-wolf-ridge | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Junior Zone 3. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | horse-gap-wolf-ridge | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 7. Archery-only Season. | rock-creek | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Zone 7. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | rock-creek | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Junior Zone 7. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | rock-creek | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 10. Archery-only Season. | sundquist-unit | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Junior Zone 10. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | sundquist-unit | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 10. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | sundquist-unit | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 8. Archery-only Season. | valley-creek | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Big Game Archery Supplemental License |
| Elk Junior Zone 8. Young Sportsman G/M/A Season. | valley-creek | General | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Elk Zone 8. Gun / Muzzleloader / Archery (G/M/A) Season. | valley-creek | General | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Elk Quota Permit, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-1 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 6, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-2 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-2 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Dec 1, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | BHZ-3 | Hound Hunting | Dec 25, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt. | kettlefoot-and-laurel-fork-bear-reserve | Hound Hunting | Sep 20, 2025 – Sep 26, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Wild Hog Private lands only | Statewide | General | Mar 1, 2025 – Mar 1, 2225 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, Supplemental Big Game Gun or Archery or Muzzleloader License (depending on the weapons used) |
| Turkey Open in all counties except Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne. | fall-turkey-zone | Archery | Sep 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Turkey Permit |
| Turkey Open in all counties except Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne. | fall-turkey-zone | Archery | Oct 27, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 | One (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, Big Game Archery Supplemental License, Turkey Permit |
| Turkey Open in all counties except Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne. | fall-turkey-zone | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025 | One (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, Turkey Permit |
| Turkey Junior Young Sportsman Spring Turkey Season | Statewide | General | Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 | One (1) male turkey per day. No bearded hens allowed. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, Turkey Permit |
| Turkey | Statewide | General | Apr 11, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | One (1) male turkey per day. No bearded hens allowed. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, Turkey Permit |
Waterfowl71 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck | Statewide | Falconry | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Duck Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, and 1 mottled duck. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Duck Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, and 1 mottled duck. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Duck Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, and 1 mottled duck. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Duck Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, and 1 mottled duck. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Duck | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, and 1 mottled duck. The daily bag limit for scaup is 1 scaup from Dec. 5–17, 2025 then 2 scaup from Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Duck | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 6 ducks/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 female mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, 1 mottled duck, and 1 scaup. | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Teal | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 13, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Teal | Statewide | General | Sep 13, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025 | 6 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Wood Duck | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 13, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Wood Duck | Statewide | General | Sep 13, 2025 – Sep 17, 2025 | 2 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser | Statewide | Falconry | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Merganser Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Merganser Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Statewide | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 22, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Canada Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Includes Blue, Snow & Ross’s Geese | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Includes Blue, Snow & Ross’s Geese | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Includes Blue, Snow & Ross’s Geese | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Includes Blue, Snow & Ross’s Geese | Statewide | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 22, 2025 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 20 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Light Goose Conservation Season. Includes Blue, Snow & Ross’s Geese | Statewide | General | Feb 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | any state Hunting License, TN Light Goose Conservation Season Permit (free) |
| White Fronted Goose | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| White Fronted Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| White Fronted Goose | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| White Fronted Goose Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| White Fronted Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| White Fronted Goose Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant | Statewide | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 22, 2025 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Brant | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot | Statewide | Falconry | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Coot | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot | Statewide | General | Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Coot Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Moorhen | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Moorhen Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Moorhen Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Moorhen Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Moorhen Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Moorhen | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Gallinule | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Gallinule Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Gallinule Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Gallinule Veteran / Military Veterans and Active Military Personnel | Statewide | General | Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Gallinule | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Gallinule Junior Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season | Statewide | General | Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2026 | 15 (combined for gallinules and moorhens) | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp |
| Sandhill Crane Southeast Crane Zone is South of Interstate 40 and East of Highway 56 | southeast-crane-zone | General | Dec 3, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 | 1 per tag | sunrise – 3:00PM | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, TN Sandhill Crane Quota permit, pass the online Sandhill Crane ID test |
| Sandhill Crane Southeast Crane Zone is South of Interstate 40 and East of Highway 56 | southeast-crane-zone | General | Jan 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026 | 1 per tag | sunrise – 3:00PM | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, TN Sandhill Crane Quota permit, pass the online Sandhill Crane ID test |
| Sandhill Crane Statewide tags valid statewide except 3-day closure Jan. 16-18, 2026 in Southeast Crane Zone. | Statewide | General | Dec 3, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | 1 per tag | sunrise – 3:00PM | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit, TN Sandhill Crane Quota permit, pass the online Sandhill Crane ID test |
Dove, Crow & Woodcock24 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Oct 11, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Dove | Statewide | General | Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Dove Sept. 1, opens at noon | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. On Sept. 1, opens at noon 12PM. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Dove | Statewide | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 | 15 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Eurasian Collared Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Oct 11, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Eurasian Collared Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Eurasian Collared Dove | Statewide | Falconry | Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Eurasian Collared Dove | Statewide | General | Mar 1, 2025 – Ongoing | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Crow | Statewide | Falconry | Jun 11, 2025 – Jun 12, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Crow | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Crow | Statewide | Falconry | Jan 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Crow Hunting allowed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only | Statewide | General | Jun 11, 2025 – Jul 12, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Crow | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 5, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Crow | Statewide | General | Jan 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Crow Hunting allowed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only | Statewide | General | Sep 12, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Woodcock | Statewide | Falconry | Nov 1, 2025 – Feb 15, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Woodcock | Statewide | General | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Woodcock | Statewide | General | Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Rail | Statewide | Falconry | Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Rail Virginia and Sora rails | Statewide | General | Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025 | 25 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
| Snipe | Statewide | Falconry | Nov 14, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Snipe | Statewide | General | Nov 14, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 8 | 30 minutes before sunrise – sunset. | TN Hunting License, TN Migratory Bird Permit |
Upland & Small Game30 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Quail | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 6 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Quail On WMAs quail season is Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 unless otherwise noted. | Statewide | General | Nov 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 6 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Grouse Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Grouse | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Grouse | Statewide | General | Oct 11, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Squirrel Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Squirrel | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 10 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Squirrel Spring Squirrel 2026 season | Statewide | General | May 9, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 | 10 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Squirrel | Statewide | General | Aug 23, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026 | 10 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Rabbit Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Rabbit | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Rabbit | Statewide | General | Nov 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 5 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Raccoon Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Raccoon | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Raccoon Raccoon Taking Season. Night hunting | Statewide | General | Sep 19, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026 | 4 | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Raccoon Private Lands Only, Night hunting | Statewide | General | Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025 | 2 | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Raccoon | Statewide | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Opossum Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Opossum | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Opossum Opossum Taking Season. Night hunting | Statewide | General | Sep 19, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026 | 4 | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Opossum Private Lands Only, Night hunting | Statewide | General | Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025 | 2 | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Opossum | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Bobcat Private and Public Lands | Statewide | General | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat Private Lands Only | Statewide | General | Sep 27, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025 | 1 | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat Night Only | Statewide | General | Jun 6, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 | 1 per night | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat Night Only | Statewide | General | Jan 17, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026 | 1 per night | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat Night Only | Statewide | General | Jun 7, 2025 – Aug 10, 2025 | 1 per night | SUNSET to SUNRISE | TN Hunting License |
| Bobcat | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
Furbearers32 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Beaver | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Beaver | Statewide | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Mink | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Mink | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Mink | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Muskrat | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Muskrat | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Muskrat | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| River Otter | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| River Otter | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| River Otter | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Fox Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith, and Wilson – open year-round. | select-counties | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Fox Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith, and Wilson – open year-round. | select-counties | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Fox | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Fox Benton – unlawful to take or kill red foxes. | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Fox Benton – unlawful to take or kill red foxes. | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Fox Benton – unlawful to take or kill red foxes. | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote Private Lands. When training on a WMA, a small game permit | Statewide | Dog Training | Year Round | – | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Coyote Summer Coyote Night Season | Statewide | General | Jun 7, 2025 – Aug 10, 2025 | no limit | Sunset – sunrise | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote Winter Coyote Night Season | Statewide | General | Jan 17, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026 | no limit | Sunset – sunrise | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote Summer Coyote Night Season | Statewide | General | Jun 6, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 | no limit | Sunset – sunrise | TN Hunting License |
| Coyote | Statewide | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Least Weasel Any weasel | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Least Weasel | Statewide | General | Nov 29, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Least Weasel | Statewide | Trapping | Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026 | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Spotted Skunk | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Stripped Skunk | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Stripped Skunk | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Stripped Skunk | Statewide | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
Other10 seasons
| Species | Zone | Weapon | Season Dates | Daily Bag | Shooting Hours | Tag / Validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armadillo | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Groundhog | Statewide | Falconry | Jul 5, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026 | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License, TWRA falconry permit |
| Groundhog | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | 30 minutes before sunrise – 30 minutes after sunset | TN Hunting License |
| Groundhog | Statewide | Trapping | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Bullfrog Bullfrog season is June 1–30 on TWRA-managed lakes. No WMA permit is required. | Statewide | General | Jun 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 | 20 | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Bullfrog Except state lakes | Statewide | General | Year Round | 20 | any hour of day or night | TN Hunting License |
| Nutria | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | no Hunting License requires |
| English Sparrow | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | no Hunting License requires |
| Starling | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | no Hunting License requires |
| Rock Pigeon | Statewide | General | Year Round | no limit | any hour of day or night | no Hunting License requires |