Deer Hunting in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,230 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 57th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,230 total deer
Antlered1,236
Antlerless994
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#57 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#56 Wayne County
#57 Rutherford County
#58 Marion County
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Public Land
3% public — 12,579 acres
Other federal
9,697 ac
77%
Local/Metropark
1,232 ac
10%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,055 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
595 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2369942,230

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Rutherford 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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