Deer Hunting in Union County, Tennessee

Union County, Tennessee hunters harvested 498 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 498 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
498 total deer
Antlered292
Antlerless206
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#79 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Anderson County
#79 Union County
#80 Lewis County
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Public Land
17% public — 24,864 acres
State Park/Recreation
24,314 ac
98%
Other federal
550 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025292206498

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Union 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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