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Deer Hunting in Sumner County, Tennessee

Sumner County, Tennessee hunters harvested 3,659 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.9 per square mile, 4th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,659 total deer
Antlered1,996
Antlerless1,663
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Density
6.9 deer / sq mi
This county6.9
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#4 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#3 Giles County
#4 Sumner County
#5 Henry County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,151 acres
Other federal
2,479 ac
60%
Local/Metropark
1,155 ac
28%
Other state
359 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
158 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9961,6633,659

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Sumner 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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