Archery Antlered-Only Private Lands Deer Hunt, August 28-30
The 2026 Tennessee three-day archery antlered-only deer season will be held Aug. 28-30 for private lands only and select Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Deer Management Unit 1. Hunters will need to check the 2026-27 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide for individual WMA regulations.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted in 2018 to establish the 3-day season to allow hunters to harvest a buck with velvet-covered antlers. The annual bag limit for antlered deer is two statewide, no more than one per day. Deer taken during this three-day hunt will count toward the bag limit.
Hunters are encouraged to ensure their licenses are up to date before the season begins. Licenses can be purchased or renewed through gooutdoorstennessee.com, the TWRA Mobile App, TWRA regional offices, or any TWRA license agent.
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