Deer Hunting in Anderson County, Tennessee

Anderson County, Tennessee hunters harvested 779 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 78th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
779 total deer
Antlered488
Antlerless291
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#78 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#77 Hancock County
#78 Anderson County
#79 Union County
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Public Land
17% public — 36,509 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
21,840 ac
60%
Other federal
11,560 ac
32%
Local/Metropark
1,792 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
1,317 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025488291779

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Anderson County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Tennessee deer season, 2025-2026

Tennessee deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Tennessee season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Tennessee wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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