Deer Hunting in Polk County, Tennessee

Polk County, Tennessee hunters harvested 310 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 58% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 310 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
310 total deer
Antlered211
Antlerless99
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#94 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Sevier County
#94 Polk County
#95 Lake County
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Public Land
58% public — 162,238 acres
National Forest
162,196 ac
100%
Other federal
42 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202521199310

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Polk 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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