Deer Hunting in Cheatham County, Tennessee

Cheatham County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,422 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,422 total deer
Antlered771
Antlerless651
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#27 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#26 Perry County
#27 Cheatham County
#28 Clay County
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Public Land
12% public — 22,862 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
19,856 ac
87%
Other federal
2,086 ac
9%
Local/Metropark
505 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
415 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257716511,422

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Cheatham 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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