Deer Hunting in Hawkins County, Tennessee

Hawkins County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,062 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 33rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,062 total deer
Antlered1,271
Antlerless791
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#33 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#32 Bedford County
#33 Hawkins County
#34 McMinn County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,345 acres
Local/Metropark
1,804 ac
77%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
308 ac
13%
Other federal
233 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2717912,062

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Hawkins 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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