When does deer season start in Tennessee?

No current deer opener is listed for Tennessee yet. Check Tennessee TWRA for the latest published dates.

When is Tennessee's firearm deer season?

Tennessee does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Tennessee TWRA for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in Tennessee?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Tennessee yet. Check Tennessee TWRA for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in Tennessee?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Tennessee hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Tennessee TWRA.

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Tennessee Waterfowl Season 2026-27

Tennessee waterfowl season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Tennessee's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 1-20, 2026.

General Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Feb 14, 2027.

Regular Season Brant opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Sep 20, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Tennessee TWRA.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Tennessee TWRA

Waterfowl

27 listed rows

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

General

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026; Oct. 10-22, 2026; Nov. 28-29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027. Standard federal regulations apply - unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.

Zone: Statewide

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

Regular Season - Phase 1

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1-20, 2026

Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.

Zone: Statewide

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

Regular Season - Phase 2

Upcoming

98d

Oct 10-22, 2026

Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.

Zone: Statewide

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

Regular Season - Phase 3

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.

Zone: Statewide

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

Regular Season - Phase 4

Upcoming

154d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.

Zone: Statewide

Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)

Light Goose Conservation Season

Upcoming

226d

Feb 15-Mar 31, 2027

Unplugged shotguns, electronic calls, shooting 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset allowed. Free Light Goose Conservation Season Permit required. No Federal or state waterfowl stamps required. Post-season survey required.

Zone: Statewide

Brant

Regular Season

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1-20, 2026

Also Oct. 10-22, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

Brant

General

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026; Oct. 10-22, 2026; Nov. 28-29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

Brant

Regular Season - Phase 2

Upcoming

98d

Oct 10-22, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Brant

Regular Season - Phase 3

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Brant

Regular Season - Phase 4

Upcoming

154d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Zone: Statewide

Canada Goose

Early Season

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1-20, 2026

Zone: Statewide

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Canada Goose

General

Upcoming

59d

Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026 (5/day); Oct. 10-22, 2026 (3/day); Nov. 28-29, 2026 (3/day); Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027 (3/day).

Zone: Statewide

Canada Goose

Regular Season - Phase 1

Upcoming

98d

Oct 10-22, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Canada Goose

Regular Season - Phase 2

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Canada Goose

Regular Season - Phase 3

Upcoming

154d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Regular

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

Two segments: Nov. 28-29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027. Scaup limit varies: 1 scaup Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5-17, 2026; 2 scaup Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027. Mallard: 4 (no more than 2 female); 3 wood ducks; 2 canvasbacks; 2 redheads; 2 black ducks; 3 pintails; 1 mottled duck.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Regular Season - Phase 1

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Scaup limit: 1 scaup Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5-17, then 2 scaup Dec. 18 - Jan. 31, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Regular Season - Phase 2

Upcoming

154d

Dec 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027

Scaup limit: 1 scaup through Dec. 17, then 2 scaup Dec. 18 - Jan. 31, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Youth Sportsman Waterfowl

Upcoming

217d

Feb 6-13, 2027

Hunt days are Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 2027. Only youth hunters ages 6-16 may harvest coot, gallinule, moorhen, ducks, mergansers, and geese. Non-hunting adult 21+ must accompany youth.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl

Upcoming

218d

Feb 7-14, 2027

Hunt days are Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, 2027. Only veterans and active military may hunt.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coot & Mergansers

Veterans and Active Military Personnel

Upcoming

218d

Feb 7-14, 2027

Hunt days: Feb. 7 and 14, 2027. Veterans and active military personnel only may hunt.

Zone: Statewide

White-Fronted Goose

General

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Two segments: Nov. 28-29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

White-Fronted Goose

Regular Season - Phase 1

Upcoming

147d

Nov 28-29, 2026

Zone: Statewide

White-Fronted Goose

Regular Season - Phase 2

Upcoming

154d

Dec 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027

Zone: Statewide

Wood Duck and Teal

Early Teal

Upcoming

70d

Sep 12-16, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Wood Duck and Teal

Early Season

Upcoming

70d

Sep 12-16, 2026

Zone: Statewide

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