Deer Hunting in Clay County, Tennessee

Clay County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,091 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,091 total deer
Antlered609
Antlerless482
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#28 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Cheatham County
#28 Clay County
#29 Van Buren County
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Public Land
0% public — 468 acres
Other federal
282 ac
60%
State Park/Recreation
186 ac
40%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256094821,091

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Clay 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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