Deer Hunting in Chester County, Tennessee

Chester County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,148 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,148 total deer
Antlered568
Antlerless580
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#45 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Hamilton County
#45 Chester County
#46 Jefferson County
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Public Land
5% public — 8,317 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,773 ac
81%
State Park/Recreation
1,329 ac
16%
Local/Metropark
215 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255685801,148

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Chester 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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