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Deer Hunting in Smith County, Tennessee

Smith County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,254 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,254 total deer
Antlered1,219
Antlerless1,035
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Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#2 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Jackson County
#2 Smith County
#3 Giles County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,478 acres
Other federal
4,444 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
34 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2191,0352,254

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Smith 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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