Deer Hunting in Wilson County, Tennessee

Wilson County, Tennessee hunters harvested 2,765 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,765 total deer
Antlered1,562
Antlerless1,203
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Tennessee avg3.8
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County Rank
#25 of 95
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Weakley County
#25 Wilson County
#26 Perry County
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Public Land
4% public — 14,770 acres
State Park/Recreation
10,585 ac
72%
Other federal
3,658 ac
25%
Local/Metropark
392 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
135 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5621,2032,765

Harvest source: tn.gov

Harvest figures for Wilson 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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