Hunting in Tennessee
Everything you need to hunt legally in Tennessee. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
365 days from purchase - 365 days from purchase
Wildlife Agency
TWRA
Draw System
bonus points
Updated: January 2026
Tennessee Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Tennessee.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Tennessee based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Tennessee hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $42 resident
Compare Tennessee hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Tennessee bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Tennessee hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Tennessee License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting/Fishing | $42.00 | $121.00 |
| Sportsman License | $165.00 | $550.00 |
| Big Game Permit | $41.00 | $305.00 |
| Trout Stamp | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Tennessee Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Tennessee.
Deer
Archery
Sep 27
to Oct 31
Deer
Archery
Oct 26
to Jan 5
Deer
Rifle
Nov 22
to Jan 5
Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 1
to Nov 14
Turkey
Apr 4
to May 17
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
TWRA
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Go Outdoors Tennessee app. Wildlife officers can verify licenses electronically.
Hunter Education
Tennessee requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Tennessee.
Store Your Tennessee License in Hunter Passport
Keep your TN hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.