Deer Hunting in Decatur County, Tennessee

Decatur County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,502 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,502 total deer
Antlered808
Antlerless694
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#31 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Humphreys County
#31 Decatur County
#32 Bedford County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,921 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
894 ac
47%
National Wildlife Refuge
856 ac
45%
Local/Metropark
156 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
15 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258086941,502

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Decatur 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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