Deer Hunting in Bedford County, Tennessee

Bedford County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,130 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,130 total deer
Antlered1,180
Antlerless950
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#32 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#31 Decatur County
#32 Bedford County
#33 Hawkins County
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Public Land
0% public — 710 acres
State Park/Recreation
308 ac
43%
Other state
192 ac
27%
Local/Metropark
129 ac
18%
Other federal
81 ac
11%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1809502,130

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Bedford 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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