Deer Hunting in Hardin County, Tennessee

Hardin County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,136 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,136 total deer
Antlered1,107
Antlerless1,029
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Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#54 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Overton County
#54 Hardin County
#55 Hardeman County
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Public Land
4% public — 14,523 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,125 ac
56%
Other federal
4,711 ac
32%
State Park/Recreation
1,614 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
73 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1071,0292,136

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Hardin 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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