NASHVILLE — The 2025 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 8, and continues through Friday, Nov. 21, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU).

The statewide bag limit for antlered deer is two. In Units 1, 2, and 3, there is an antlerless deer bag limit of three per day, and a limit of two antlerless in Units 4, 5, and 6. The bag limit may only be exceeded as part of the Earn-A-Buck program or as a replacement buck in a CWD-positive county.

The statewide gun season opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and will continue until Jan. 4, 2026. The second young sportsman deer hunt is Jan. 10-11, 2026.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recommends all hunters obtain a 2025-26 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide lists license requirements, the counties, and bag limits for each of the six DMUs. The guide is available on the TWRA website, the TWRA App, and at locations where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.