Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Tennessee

Franklin County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,994 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,994 total deer
Antlered1,648
Antlerless1,346
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#16 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#15 Roane County
#16 Franklin County
#17 Rhea County
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Public Land
8% public — 26,815 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
23,688 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
2,782 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
345 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6481,3462,994

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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