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Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Tennessee

Jackson County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,250 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.3 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,250 total deer
Antlered1,167
Antlerless1,083
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Density
7.3 deer / sq mi
This county7.3
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#1 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Jackson County
#2 Smith County
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Public Land
7% public — 13,441 acres
Other federal
12,550 ac
93%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
680 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
211 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1671,0832,250

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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