Deer Hunting in Shelby County, Tennessee

Shelby County, Tennessee hunters harvested 1,362 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,362 total deer
Antlered761
Antlerless601
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#85 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Campbell County
#85 Shelby County
#86 Monroe County
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Public Land
6% public — 28,546 acres
Local/Metropark
14,045 ac
49%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,353 ac
47%
State Park/Recreation
1,148 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257616011,362

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Shelby 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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