Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Tennessee

Wayne County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,649 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,649 total deer
Antlered1,313
Antlerless1,336
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#56 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Hardeman County
#56 Wayne County
#57 Rutherford County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,895 acres
Other federal
2,770 ac
96%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
125 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3131,3362,649

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Wayne 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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