The second Tennessee Young Sportsman Deer Hunt will be held Jan. 10–11, wrapping up the 2025–26 deer season. The regular statewide season ends the weekend before, on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Youth ages 6-16 may participate in the Young Sportsman Deer Hunt and must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting device.
See the 2025-26 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide for all regulations, license requirements, seasons, and bag limits. The guide is available on the TWRA website, the TWRA App, and at locations where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.