Deer Hunting in Putnam County, Tennessee

Putnam County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,647 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 40th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,647 total deer
Antlered964
Antlerless683
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#40 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#39 Cannon County
#40 Putnam County
#41 Benton County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,200 acres
Local/Metropark
650 ac
54%
State Park/Recreation
463 ac
39%
Other federal
73 ac
6%
Other state
14 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259646831,647

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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