Summary of Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Seasons Dates
Below you will find a season summary so you can start planning your hunting trips. Please refer to the Hunting and Trapping Guide for the latest detailed hunting dates, bag limits, zones, units, and required licenses and/or permits.
G = Gun • M = Muzzleloader • A = Archery • S = Shotgun
2024 - 2025 Deer Management Units, Season Dates, and Bag Limits
| SEASON TYPE |
SEASON DATES |
STATEWIDE ANTLERED BAG LIMIT |
UNITS 1, 2, & 3 ANTLERLESS BAG LIMITS |
UNITS 4, 5, & 6 ANTLERLESS BAG LIMITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August* |
Aug. 23 – Aug. 25, 2024 |
2 (1/day)**** |
Closed |
Closed |
Young Sportsman** (G/M/A) |
Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 Jan. 11 – 12, 2025 |
3/day |
2 |
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Archery*** (A) |
Sept. 28 – Nov. 8, 2024 |
4 |
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Muzzleloader/Archery (M/A) |
Nov. 9 – Nov. 22, 2024 |
2 |
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Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery (G/M/A) |
Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025 |
2 |
* Archery only. Private lands and select WMAs only. See individual WMA regulations. Due to the removal of Unit CWD, guns and muzzleloaders will no longer be allowed.
** Youths 6–16 years of age may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, and archery equipment (G/M/A). Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single, qualifying adult. Antlerless bag limits for Units 4, 5, and 6 are not to exceed a total of 2 antlerless deer for the four days combined.
*** Closed during October Young Sportsman Hunt (Oct. 26–27, 2024).
**** Bag limit may be exceeded if taken as a bonus deer, under the Earn-A-Buck program in a CWD positive county, or as a Replacement Buck.
Out-of-State Hunters - Be aware of carcass importation restrictions for deer, elk, moose and caribou. CWDinTennessee.com
Unit 1 includes Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lauderdale, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, and Weakley counties.
Unit 2 includes Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lincoln, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Perry, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Wayne, and Williamson counties.
Unit 3 includes Bedford, Cannon, Clay, Coffee, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Macon, Moore, Overton, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, White, and Wilson counties.
Unit 4 includes Anderson, Bledsoe, Campbell, Claiborne, Cumberland, Fentress, Grainger, Grundy, Hancock, Morgan, Pickett, Scott, Sequatchie, and Union counties.
Unit 5 includes Bradley, Hamilton, Loudon, Knox, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea, and Roane counties.
Unit 6 includes Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Monroe, Polk, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
Elk Season Dates and Bag Limits
SEASON TYPE |
SEASON DATES |
QUOTA PERMIT |
HUNT AREA*** |
BAG LIMIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHERY - ONLY SEASON | Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2024 | 9 Quota Permits | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
| GUN/MUZZLE LOADER/ARCHERY SEASON * | Oct. 5 –11, 2024 | 9 Quota Permits | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
| YOUNG SPORTSMAN** GUN/MUZZLE LOADER/ARCHERY SEASON |
Oct. 12–18, 2024 | 1 Quota Permit | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
* The season for the permit issued to non-profit conservation organization is Oct. 5–11, 2024 in EHZ one and private lands in counties opened by TWRA. ** Resident youths 13–16 may apply for a quota permit. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Youth hunters must complete hunter education or purchase the Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption permit (along with other required licenses) to participate in the hunt. *** EHZs are located on North Cumberland WMA only; all other public land is CLOSED to elk hunting. Hunting on private lands within the following counties is allowed only with landowner permission: Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan and Scott counties. Elk harvest is regulated by a quota permit system. The application period for the 2024 elk quota hunts is Feb 7 – 28, 2024. Applications available at TWRA license agents and online. Nineteen (19) quota permits will be issued for the 2025 hunt. Each permit holder will be allocated an Elk Hunt Zone. |
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2025 Elk Hunting Season Dates & Bag Limits
SEASON TYPE |
SEASON DATES |
QUOTA PERMIT |
HUNT AREA*** |
BAG LIMIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHERY - ONLY SEASON | Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, 2025 | 9 Quota Permits | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
| GUN/MUZZLE LOADER/ARCHERY SEASON * | Oct. 4 –10, 2025 | 9 Quota Permits | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
| YOUNG SPORTSMAN** GUN/MUZZLE LOADER/ARCHERY SEASON |
Oct. 11–17, 2025 | 1 Quota Permit | EHZs and Counties designated open by TWRA |
1 antlered elk per permit |
* The season for the permit issued to non-profit conservation organization is Oct. 4–10, 2025 in EHZ one and private lands in counties opened by TWRA. ** Resident youths 13–16 may apply for a quota permit. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Youth hunters must complete hunter education or purchase the Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption permit (along with other required licenses) to participate in the hunt. *** EHZs are located on North Cumberland WMA only; all other public land is CLOSED to elk hunting. Hunting on private lands within the following counties is allowed only with landowner permission: Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan and Scott counties. Elk harvest is regulated by a quota permit system. The application period for the 2025 elk quota hunts is Feb 5 – 26, 2025. Applications available at TWRA license agents and online. Nineteen (19) quota permits will be issued for the 2025 hunt. Each permit holder will be allocated an Elk Hunt Zone. |
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Out-of-State Hunters - Be aware of carcass importation restrictions for deer, elk, moose and caribou. CWDinTennessee.com
2024 Bear Season Dates and Bag Limits
| The Hunts Listed Below Allow the Use of Hounds | |||||||
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Weapon Type(s) Allowed |
BHZ 1 |
BHZ 2 |
BHZ 3 |
BHZ 4 |
BHZ 5 |
Transitional | |
Gun/Muzzleloader/ Archery |
Early-seasons |
Oct. 5 – 7, 2024 Oct. 12 – 13, 2024 |
Oct. 12 – 15, 2024 Oct. 18 – 20, 2024 |
Oct. 5 – 6, 2024 Oct. 12 – 18, 2024 |
— |
Closed to the use of hounds for bear hunting | Closed to the use of hounds for bear hunting |
Mid-season |
Nov. 11 – 18, 2024 |
Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2024 |
Oct. 28 - Nov.1, 2024 |
— |
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Late Seasons |
Dec. 2 – 18, 2024 |
Dec. 2 – 26, 2024 |
Dec. 2 – 15, 2024 Dec. 26 – 29, 2024 |
Dec. 14 – 15, 2024 Private Land Only |
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Kettlefoot and Laurel Fork Bear Reserve Hunt – PRIVATE LANDS ONLY – Sept. 21–27, 2024 |
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| The Hunts Listed Below are Still Hunting Only - No Hounds Allowed | ||||||
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Weapon Type(s) Allowed |
BHZ 1 |
BHZ 2 |
BHZ 3 |
BHZ 4 |
BHZ 5 |
Transitional Zone |
Archery Only |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
Sept. 28 – Oct. 25, 2024 |
| Gun/Muzz/Archery (Young Sportsman Only*) | Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 |
Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 |
Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 |
Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 |
Oct. 26 – 27, 2024 |
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Gun/Muzz/Archery |
Nov. 23 – 26, 2024 |
Nov. 23 – 26, 2024 |
Nov. 23 – 26, 2024 |
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Dec. 14 – 15, 2024 |
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| * Youths 6-16 may participate; must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. | ||||||
BAG LIMIT IS 1 BEAR EITHER SEX PER YEAR - Bear Reserves, Mt. Roosevelt WMA, State Parks, Scott State Forest, National Parks andRecreation Areas are closed to bear hunting unless otherwise stated.
BHZ1: Carter, Cocke (North of I-40), Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
BHZ2: Blount, Cocke (South of I-40), Jefferson (East ofHwy 411), and Sevier counties.
BHZ3: McMinn (East of Hwy 411), Monroe, and Polk counties, excluding South Cherokee WMA.
BHZ4: Anderson (west of I-75 and north of Old Lake City Hwy and north of Dutch Valley Rd.), Campbell (north of Hwy 63 and west of I-75), Claiborne (west of 25E and north of Hwy 63), Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Overton (east of Hwy 111), Pickett, Putnam (east of Hwy 111), Scott, Van Buren (east of Hwy 111), and White (east of Hwy 111) counties.
BHZ5: Hancock and Hawkins
Transitional: Anderson (east of I-75 and south of Old LakeCity Hwy and south of Dutch Valley Rd.), Bradley, Campbell (south of Hwy 63 and east of I-75), Claiborne (east of 25E and south of Hwy 63), Grundy, Marion, Hamblen, Hamilton, Grainger, Jefferson (west of Hwy 411), Knox, Loudon, McMinn (West of Hwy 411), Sequatchie, and Union counties.
2024 Fall Turkey Season Dates and Bag Limits
| Statewide | Season Dates | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Archery Only | Sept. 28 - Oct. 25, 2024 Oct. 28 - Nov. 8, 2024 |
One (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. |
| Shotgun/Archery | Oct. 12 - 25, 2024 | One (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. |
Open in all counties, except Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne counties are closed. During the fall turkey season, a turkey hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and shotguns and/or rifles. Any turkey harvested during the fall season counts toward the statewide bag limit of one (1). |
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2025 Spring Turkey Season Dates and Bag Limits
Spring Turkey Seasons Dates & Limits
All counties are open to spring turkey seasons, however, there are some exceptions on WMAs and public lands. Birds may be harvestedfrom any combination of Turkey Management. General Turkey Hunting Regulations apply. Spring Turkey Shooting Hours are Thirty (30) minutes before legal sunrise to sunset.
All hens(including bearded hens) are illegal to harvest.
| Statewide | Season Dates | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Young Sportsman* | April 5 - 6, 2025 | One (1) male turkey per day, No bearded hens allowed. |
| Shotgun/Archery | April 12 - May 25, 2025 | |
An adult gobbler is defined by having one of the following: wing feathers have white barring all the way to the tip, tail feathers are the same length, beard is longer than 6 inches, or a spur is at least 1/2 inch long. All counties are open to spring turkey seasons, however there are some exceptions on public land. *Any turkey harvested during the Young Sportsman Hunt counts toward the stateweide spring season limit of two (2). Statewide Spring Young Sportsman Hunt Ages 6-16. One (1) male turkey per day, which counts toward the statewide bag of two (2), only one can be a jake. Each young sportsman must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. Youth 10 years of age or older must meet Hunter Education requirements. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single non-hunting adult, who is not required to have a license. |
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2024-2025 Game Bird Season Dates and Bag Limits
| SPECIES | DATE | BAG LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Grouse | Oct. 12, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025 | 3 |
| Quail | Nov. 2, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025 | 6 |
| Quail season is November 2, 2024 – January 15, 2025 on wildlife management areas unless otherwise noted. | ||
2024-2025 Migratory Bird Season Dates and Bag Limits
| SPECIES | SEASON DATES | DAILY BAG*
|
|---|---|---|
| Dove* | Sept. 1 - Sept. 28, 2024 Oct. 12 - Nov. 3, 2024 Dec. 8, 2024 - Jan. 15, 2025 |
15** |
| Woodcock* | Nov. 9 - Dec. 1, 2024 Jan. 10 - Jan. 31, 2025 |
3 |
| Gallinule and Moorhen* | Sept. 1 - Nov. 9, 2024 | 15 |
| Crow | June 11 - July 12, 2024*** Sept. 1 - Sept. 5, 2024 Sept. 13 - Dec. 20, 2024*** Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025 |
No limit |
| Rails (Virginia and Sora)* | Sept. 1 - Nov. 9, 2024 | 25 |
| Snipe * | Nov. 14, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025 | 8 |
* Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required. ** No limit on Eurasian collared doves; however, any doves not readily identifiable as Eurasian collared doves will be considered mourning doves and count towards the mourning dove daily bag and possession limits. *** Hunting allowed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. **** The possession limit is three (3) times the daily limit for all migratory game birds, except opening day when it shall be the same as the daily bag limit, and the second day of the season when it shall be twice the daily bag limit, and except for crows which have no limit. |
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Geese Season Dates and Bag Limits
STATEWIDE |
DAILY BAG LIMIT |
POSSESSION LIMIT |
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|---|---|---|---|
Canada Goose |
Sept. 1 – 22, 2024 Oct. 12 – 22, 2024 Nov. 30. – Dec. 1, 2024 Dec. 5, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 |
5 in Sept, 3 in all other Phases |
The possession limit for Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and brant is three (3) times the daily bag limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is one (1) and two (2) times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
White-Fronted Goose |
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024 Dec. 5, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 |
3 |
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Brant |
Sept. 1 – 22, 2024 Oct. 12 – 22, 2024 Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024 Dec. 5, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 |
1 |
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Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) |
Standard federal regulations apply (unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed) Sept. 1 – 22, 2024 Oct. 12 – 22, 2024 Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024 Dec. 5, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 |
20 |
There is no possession limit for blue, snow and Ross’s geese, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is the daily bag limit and two (2) times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
Light Goose Conservation Season* (Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese) |
The following provisions apply during the Light Goose Conservation Season only: Unplugged shotguns, electronic calls, shooting from 30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after official sunset. Feb. 10 – Mar. 31, 2025 |
no limit |
There is no possession limit for blue, snow and Ross’s geese during the Light Goose Con- servation Season. |
| *A free Light Goose Conservation Season Permit is required to hunt during the Conservation Season, available at GoOutdoorsTennessee.com. No Federal or state waterfowl stamps are required to hunt during the Conservation Season. Hunters must possess a Tennessee Light Goose Conservation Season Permit and have a valid hunting license, but the license may be from any state. A post-season survey is required. | |||
Duck Season Dates and Bag Limits
| Early Application Dates: Sept. 25 – Oct. 15, 2024 Includes hunt days: Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2024 & Dec. 5 – 22, 2024 |
Mid Application Dates: Oct. 23 – Nov. 12, 2024 Includes hunt days: Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan. 12, 2025 |
Late Application Dates: Nov. 13 – Dec. 3, 2024 Includes hunt days: Jan. 13 – 31, 2025 |
Season Long Application Dates: June 26 – July 17, 2024 Tier 1 Blind Hunt Dates: Nov. 30 – Dec. 1., 2024 & Dec. 5, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025 |
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SPECIES |
STATEWIDE |
DAILY BAG LIMIT |
POSSESSION LIMIT |
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Wood Duck & Teal |
Sept. 14 –18, 2024 |
The daily bag limit of ducks is 6 and may include no more than 2 wood ducks. |
The possession limit is three (3) times the daily bag limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is one (1) and two (2) times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
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Teal |
Sept. 19 – 22, 2024 |
The daily bag limit is 6 of any teal species. |
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Ducks, Coot & Mergansers |
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024 Dec. 5, 2024 –Jan. 31, 2025 |
Coot: 15 Ducks: The daily bag limit of ducks is 6 birds/day which may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be a female), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, and 1 mottled duck. The daily bag limit for scaup is 1 scaup from Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024 and Dec. 5 – 17, 2024 then 2 scaup from Dec. 18, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025. Mergansers: 5 (only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers) |
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| Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunting Season* | Feb. 1 and 8, 2025 |
Same as regular season daily bag limits. |
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| Veterans and Active Military Personnel** | Feb. 2 and 9, 2025 |
Same as regular season daily bag limits. |
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* Only youth hunters from ages 6–16 years may harvest coot, gallinule, moorhen, ducks, mergansers, and geese during the Youth Waterfowl hunt days. Youth aged 16 are still required to possess a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp). Non-hunting adults at least 21 years of age shall accompany the youth hunter(s) into the field during the youth waterfowl season and must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult; however, adults and other persons accompanying youths shall not hunt during these youth waterfowl hunts. Adults not accompanied by youths 6–16 may still harvest geese during those dates. Geese, coot, gallinule, moorhen, and ducks may be taken by youths during the Youth Waterfowl Season. WMAs with special closing times are open all day, each day of the Youth Waterfowl Season. ** Veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) and members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training), may participate and harvest coot, gallinule, moorhen, ducks, mergansers, and geese. During the Veterans and Active Military Personnel waterfowl season, non-veteran or non-active duty personnel may be present; however, only veterans or active military persons may hunt. When other migratory gamebird seasons are open during the Veterans and Active Military Personnel waterfowl season, any properly licensed youth or adult not accompanied by veterans or active military may harvest legal game. |
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Sandhill Crane Season Dates and Bag Limits
| SPECIES |
STATEWIDE |
SOUTHEAST CRANE ZONE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 40 AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 56 |
DAILY BAG LIMIT AND POSSESSION LIMIT* |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandhill Crane |
Dec. 3, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025 Statewide tags are valid statewide, including the Southeast Crane Zone, except during the three day closure in that zone from Jan. 17– 19, 2025. |
Dec. 3, 2024 – Jan. 16, 2025 Jan. 20 – 31, 2025 |
The daily bag, season bag, and possession limit for sandhill cranes is based on the number of tags awarded to an individual. |
* Each harvested crane must be accompanied by a completed kill tag (each tag allows harvest of one (1) crane) and be checked in by the end of the calendar day of harvest by any Agency approved check-in method. Also, hunters issued sandhill crane tags MUST fill out and return a post-season survey before February 10, regardless of whether they hunted or harvested a sandhill crane. Failure to return the post-season survey may result in hunters not being eligible to apply for a sandhill crane tag in future draws.
2024-2025 Falconery Season Dates & Permits
Hunting with falcons is the second oldest form of hunting with the aid of animals. Most historians and archaeologists agree that the sport of falconry originated in China. The first tangible evidence of falconry appears in 4,000 year old artwork from Persia.
Falconry is the sport of taking wildlife by means of a trained raptor. A person may not practice falconry in Tennessee without obtaining a proper TWRA permit.
2024-2025 Small Game and Furbearer Season Dates and Bag Limits
SPECIES |
OPENING DATE |
CLOSING DATE |
DAILY BAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat New Night Only Season****** | Aug. 1, 2024 Jan. 18, 2025 Jun. 7, 2025 |
Aug. 11, 2024 Mar. 9, 2025 Aug. 10, 2025 |
1 x night |
| Coyote New Night Only Season****** | Aug. 1, 2024 Jan. 18, 2025 Jun. 7, 2025 |
Aug. 11, 2024 Mar. 9, 2025 Aug. 10, 2025 |
None |
Squirrel |
Aug. 24, 2024 |
March 15, 2025 |
10 |
Spring Squirrel 2025 |
May 10, 2025 |
June 8, 2025 |
10 |
Rabbit |
Nov. 2, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
5 |
Grouse |
Oct. 12, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
3 |
Quail* |
Nov. 2, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
6 |
Beaver |
year-round |
|
None |
Coyote |
year-round |
|
None |
Groundhog |
year-round |
|
None |
Striped Skunk |
year-round |
|
None |
Armadillo |
year-round |
|
None |
Fox |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Mink |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Muskrat |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Otter** |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Least Weasel |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Raccoon Private Lands Only |
July 1, 2024 Sunset |
Sept. 20, 2024 Sunrise |
2 |
Raccoon Taking Season |
Sept. 20, 2024 Sunset |
March 15, 2025 |
4 |
Opossum Private Lands Only |
July 1, 2024 Sunset |
Sept. 20, 2024 Sunrise |
2 |
Opossum Taking Season |
Sept. 20, 2024 Sunset |
March 15, 2025 |
4 |
Bobcat*** Private Lands Only**** |
Sept. 28, 2024 |
Nov. 21, 2024 |
1 |
Bobcat*** |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
1 |
Bullfrog |
year-round |
Except state lakes*** |
20 |
* Quail season is November 2–January 15 on wildlife management areas unless otherwise noted.
** All river otters harvested must be tagged with Tennessee U. S. CITES tags. Contact your regional TWRA office for instructions.
*** Bobcat pelts must be tagged with Tennessee U.S. CITES tags before being exported from the U. S. Contact your regional TWRA office for instructions.
**** Bobcats may be harvested with firearms, muzzleloader, or archery during deer season including during the young sportsman deer hunts. Weapons should match the open deer season weapon.
***** Bullfrog season is June 1–30 on TWRA-managed lakes. Firearms are prohibited, but airguns are permitted. No WMA permit is required.
2024-2025 Trapping Season Dates and Bag Limits
| SPECIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE | DAILY BAG |
|---|---|---|---|
Beaver |
year-round |
|
None |
Coyote |
year-round |
|
None |
| Groundhog | year-round |
|
None |
Opossum |
year-round |
|
None |
Striped Skunk |
year-round |
|
None |
Raccoon |
year-round |
|
None |
Fox |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Mink |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Muskrat |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Otter* |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Least Weasel |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
None |
Bobcat** |
Nov. 22, 2024 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
Day - None |
* All river otters harvested must be tagged with Tennessee U. S. CITES tags. Contact your regional TWRA office for instructions.
** Bobcat pelts must be tagged with Tennessee U.S. CITES tags before being exported from the U. S. Contact your regional TWRA office for instructions.