Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.
For bag limits and other regulations hunters should consult the 2025-26 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide available on the TWRA website, the TWRA On The Go Mobile App, and at locations where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.