Deer Hunting in Carter County, Tennessee

Carter County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,133 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 40% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,133 total deer
Antlered699
Antlerless434
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#60 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#59 Sequatchie County
#60 Carter County
#61 Cumberland County
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Public Land
40% public — 87,490 acres
National Forest
87,092 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
268 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
80 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
50 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256994341,133

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Carter 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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