Deer Hunting in Knox County, Tennessee

Knox County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,453 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,453 total deer
Antlered885
Antlerless568
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#66 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Claiborne County
#66 Knox County
#67 Hamblen County
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Public Land
2% public — 7,478 acres
Local/Metropark
4,333 ac
58%
Other federal
1,529 ac
20%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,142 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
419 ac
6%
Other state
55 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258855681,453

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Knox 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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