Deer Hunting in DeKalb County, Tennessee

DeKalb County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,174 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,174 total deer
Antlered693
Antlerless481
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#52 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#51 Henderson County
#52 DeKalb County
#53 Overton County
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Public Land
4% public — 7,644 acres
State Park/Recreation
6,311 ac
83%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,132 ac
15%
Other federal
183 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
18 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256934811,174

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for DeKalb 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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