Tennessee Hunting Seasons & Prices
2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.
Tennessee offers 2026 hunting seasons for whitetail, black bear, and turkey across archery, any method, firearm, and muzzleloader methods. Seasons run from August 28, 2026 through May 16, 2027. A combination hunt/fish (annual base, ages 16-64) costs $33.
Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.
Hunt zones & maps
Toggle deer hunt units, bear hunt zones, and Wildlife Management Areas. Bear zones are shown by county (some counties are split by highway — confirm exact boundaries with TWRA).
Season dates
Whitetail
Black bear
License & tag prices
| License | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination Hunt/Fish (annual base, ages 16-64) | $33 | — | Requires a supplemental big-game license |
| Supplemental Big Game — per weapon (gun / archery / muzzleloader) | $33 | — | Added to the base license, each |
| Annual Sportsman (all-inclusive, ages 16-64) | $165 | — | |
| Senior Sportsman (65+) | $49 | — | |
| Annual All-Game (deer, bear, turkey) | — | $305 | |
| 7-Day All-Game | — | $214 |
Tennessee licenses big game (deer, bear, turkey) with a general license, not per-species tags. Residents buy a base license plus a supplemental big-game license per weapon, or the all-inclusive Sportsman license. Nonresident All-Game covers deer, bear, and turkey.
Source: TWRA License Sales (tn.gov/twra/license-sales.html)
Tennessee hunt units
Explore harvest history, success rates, and draw odds by unit.
Tennessee hunting FAQ
- When does whitetail season open in Tennessee in 2026?
- Tennessee's 2026 whitetail archery season opens August 28 and runs through August 30. Always confirm exact dates with the state wildlife agency before hunting.
- What big-game species can you hunt in Tennessee?
- In 2026, Tennessee has hunting seasons for whitetail, black bear, and turkey.
📊 Tennessee harvest trends
How Tennessee's harvest has moved season to season, from official state reports.
- Whitetail156,236 in 2024+11.2%