Tennessee Whitetail Hunting
Plan your Tennessee whitetail hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land whitetail hunts across Tennessee, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Tennessee Whitetail Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
August
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Archery
Archery only. Private lands and select Unit 1 WMAs only. See individual WMA regulations. Due to the removal of Unit CWD, guns and muzzleloaders will no longer be allowed during the August season.
Archery
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Muzzleloader/archery
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Gun/muzzleloader/archery
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Tennessee Whitetail Licenses
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Game Archery | — | — | $33.00 |
Supplemental license required in addition to the Hunting and Fishing Combination license to hunt deer, elk, bear, turkey. The type of hunting equipment to be used determines which supplemental licenses are necessary. Annual Sportsman and Lifetime License holders are exempt from having to purchase these licenses. | |||
| Big Game Gun | — | — | $33.00 |
Supplemental license required in addition to the Hunting and Fishing Combination license to hunt deer, elk, bear, turkey. The type of hunting equipment to be used determines which supplemental licenses are necessary. Annual Sportsman and Lifetime License holders are exempt from having to purchase these licenses. | |||
| Big Game Muzzleloader | — | — | $33.00 |
Supplemental license required in addition to the Hunting and Fishing Combination license to hunt deer, elk, bear, turkey. The type of hunting equipment to be used determines which supplemental licenses are necessary. Annual Sportsman and Lifetime License holders are exempt from having to purchase these licenses. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Whitetail season in Tennessee consists of several phases with different methods of take. An August archery-only phase runs approximately August 22 through August 24, 2025, on private lands and select Unit 1 WMAs only. A general archery phase runs approximately September 27 through October 24, 2025. A muzzleloader and archery phase runs approximately November 8 through November 21, 2025. A gun, muzzleloader, and archery phase runs approximately November 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026. See individual WMA regulations for specific details, as seasons and methods vary by location.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering whitetail hunts in Tennessee.
