• Tennessee Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Elk
    Bear
    Boar

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Waterfowl
    Migratory Game Birds

  • Tennessee Big Game Draw Application Deadlines

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • Tennessee State Wildlife Office

    Tennessee Wildlife Recources Agency
    https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting.html
    5107 Edmonson Pike
    Nashville, TN 37211
    615-781-6500
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  • Tennessee Hunting Information

    Residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Tennessee.
    Residents and their spouses and children who are landowners residing on that land may be exempt from hunting license requirements. To qualify for the farmland owner's exemption the landowner must complete a statement attesting to the ownership of their land.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Tennessee.
    Residency requires an individual to have a valid Tennessee driver's license or state I.D. for hunting license purposes. An individual may also prove residency if they have resided within the state of Tennessee for at least 90 consecutive days with the intent of making Tennessee their permanent residence and provide two Tennessee documents either a voter registration card, vehicle registration or title, an I-94 form, a current rental or mortgage contract, or receipt of payment for real estate taxes.
    A resident must pay an annual hunting and fishing (combination only) license fee of $34.
    A resident junior (ages 13–15) must pay an annual hunting license fee of $10.
    A resident senior (65 years of age and older) must pay an annual hunting license fee of $5.
    A resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $34.
    A resident junior annual (ages 13–15) must pay an annual trapping license fee of $10.
    A resident senior (65 years of age and older) must pay an annual trapping license fee of $5.
    A non-resident must pay an annual all game hunting license fee of $305 or7-day all game hunting fee of $214.50

    A non-resident junior (ages 13–15) must pay an annual all game hunting license fee of $42 orjunior (ages 13–15) 7-day all game hunting license fee of $27.

    A non-resident must pay an annual small game and waterfowl hunting license fee of $111 or7-day small game and waterfowl hunting license fee of $61.50

    A non-resident junior (ages 13–15) must pay an annual small game hunting license fee of $11.
    A non-resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $201.
    Residents and non-residents are required to obtain supplemental licenses to hunt big game.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out Tennessee State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a Tennessee hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of Tennessee uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

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*Prices may vary. Please check the Tennessee State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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