License: resident $27.50 · nonresident $250.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 27 | Nov 7 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 8 | Nov 21 | OTC |
| Firearms | Nov 22 | Jan 4 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Sep 27 | Oct 24 | OTC |
| Fall Shotgun | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | OTC |
| Spring Youth | Apr 4 | Apr 5 | OTC |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 11 | May 24 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| BHZ1 & BHZ2: Early | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | OTC |
| BHZ1 & BHZ2: Mid | Nov 10 | Nov 17 | OTC |
| BHZ1 & BHZ2: Late | Dec 1 | Dec 16 | OTC |
| BHZ3: Early | Oct 4 | Oct 17 | OTC |
| BHZ3: Late | Dec 1 | Dec 14 | OTC |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 30 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 10 | Jan 15 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Aug 27 | Oct 31 | License |
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Teal | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with TN Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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