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We set out to create the most simplified guide to Tennessee hunting seasons for 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, 2023 - August 29, 2023
Archery: September 25, 2021 - October 29, 2023 and November 1, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Young Sportsman: October 30, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Muzzleloader/Archery: November 6, 2023 - November 19, 2023
General Season: November 20, 2023 - January 2, 2023
Private Lands: January 3, 2024 - January 7, 2024
Young Sportsman 2: January 8, 2024 - January 9, 2024
Fall Archery: September 25 - October 29, 2023 and November 1, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Fall Shotgun Season: October 16, 2023 - October 29, 2023
Spring Young Sportsman: March 26, 2024 - March 27, 2024
Spring General Season: April 2, 2024 - May 15, 2024
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, 2023 - January 2, 2024.
