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We set out to create the most simplified guide to Tennessee hunting seasons for 2022-2023.
Want to find out season dates, learn about regulations and bag limits, understand license requirements, and get access helpful links?
Then you’ll love the info outlined in today’s guide. Let’s dive right in.
Operated by Tennessee Division of forestry, state forests are open to hunting during statewide seasons, that include bledsoe state forest, cedars of Lebanon State Forest, Franklin state first Lone Mountain State forest and Stewart State Forest.
August Archery Hunt: August 27, 2021 - August 29, 2022
Archery: September 25, 2021 - October 29, 2022 and November 1, 2021 - November 5, 2021
Young Sportsman: October 30, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Muzzleloader/Archery: November 6, 2021 - November 19, 2021
General Season: November 20, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Private Lands: January 3, 2022 - January 7, 2022
Young Sportsman 2: January 8, 2022 - January 9, 2022
Fall Archery: September 25 - October 29, 2021 and November 1, 2021 - November 5, 2021
Fall Shotgun Season: October 16, 2021 - October 29, 2021
Spring Young Sportsman: March 26, 2022 - March 27, 2022
Spring General Season: April 2, 2022 - May 15, 2022
See the map below for a breakdown of TN's hunting zones:
You'll need to check the official regulations for you what and where you're hunting.
Purchase your Tennessee License at https://gooutdoorstennessee.com/
You must wear at least 500 square inches of orange when hunting big game except when hunting turkey and when bowhunting.
Official State Site: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx
The annual sportsmen license is $165 for residents and $305 for nonresidents.
If it's on you land no, but if you're hunting on property you don't own you will need a small game hunting license.
Tennessee's gun deer season is from November 6, 2021 - January 2, 2022.
