Deer Hunting in Lake County, Tennessee

Lake County, Tennessee hunters harvested 114 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 95th in the state. The county is roughly 22% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 114 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
114 total deer
Antlered69
Antlerless45
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#95 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#94 Polk County
#95 Lake County
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Public Land
22% public — 22,982 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,422 ac
54%
State Park/Recreation
6,635 ac
29%
National Wildlife Refuge
3,535 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
353 ac
2%
Other federal
37 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256945114

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Lake 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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