Tennessee Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Tennessee.
Tennessee Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Tennessee. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
4 species
Game Birds
6 species
Fish Species
3 species
Total Species
15
Big Game
4 species in Tennessee
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | Unit-specific | - | Varies by unit | Check unit limits carefully |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | Eastern mountains |
| Wild Boar | No limit | - | - | European wild boar in mountains |
| Elk | 1 | - | 1 per year | Restored herd; draw |
Upland Birds
4 species in Tennessee
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 4 per year | Liberal limits |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
| Quail | 6 | 12 | - | - |
| Grouse | 3 | 6 | - | Appalachian Mountains |
Fish
3 species in Tennessee
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 7 | - | - | No statewide minimum | Lake-specific regulations |
| Smallmouth Bass | 7 | - | - | Varies by water | - |
| Crappie | 50 | - | - | - | No minimum size |
Tennessee Special Notes
Tennessee has complicated deer unit regulations. Always verify limits for your specific unit.
Tennessee Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 15 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- White-tailed Deer
- Black Bear
- Wild Boar
- Elk
- Wildlife Agency
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Tennessee Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Tennessee
What is the deer bag limit in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the daily deer limit is Unit-specific with a season limit of Varies by unit. Check unit limits carefully
What big game can I hunt in Tennessee?
Tennessee regulates: White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Elk. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Tennessee?
Top species in Tennessee: Largemouth Bass 7/day (No statewide minimum); Smallmouth Bass 7/day (Varies by water); Crappie 50/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Tennessee-specific regulations to flag?
Tennessee has complicated deer unit regulations. Always verify limits for your specific unit.
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