Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Tennessee

Monroe County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,135 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 86th in the state. The county is roughly 45% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,135 total deer
Antlered681
Antlerless454
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#86 of 95
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Public Land
45% public — 181,794 acres
National Forest
175,459 ac
97%
Other federal
4,266 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,044 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
915 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
110 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256814541,135

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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