Deer Hunting in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,444 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,444 total deer
Antlered1,439
Antlerless1,005
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#12 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Trousdale County
#12 Sullivan County
#13 Montgomery County
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Public Land
17% public — 43,664 acres
National Forest
38,337 ac
88%
Local/Metropark
4,248 ac
10%
State Park/Recreation
1,052 ac
2%
Other state
27 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4391,0052,444

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Sullivan 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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