Deer Hunting in Johnson County, Tennessee

Johnson County, Tennessee hunters harvested 766 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 73rd in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
766 total deer
Antlered499
Antlerless267
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#73 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#72 Gibson County
#73 Johnson County
#74 Davidson County
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Public Land
34% public — 65,064 acres
National Forest
64,996 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
35 ac
0%
Other state
33 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025499267766

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Johnson 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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