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Carroll County Hunting
Public hunting land, 2026-27 seasons, deer and turkey harvest, and processors, taxidermists and shops in Carroll County, Tennessee.
Photo: US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public domain)
Carroll County covers 598 square miles of land. In the 2025-26 season hunters reported 2,647 deer here, which ranked 13th of 95 Tennessee counties.
Public hunting land in and near Carroll County
5 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside Carroll County, and 7 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Spring Creek Wetland PHA
About 19 miles from the center of Carroll County, in Madison County. 439 acres.
Parker Branch WMA
About 24 miles from the center of Carroll County, in Gibson County. 263 acres.
Big Sandy WMA
About 25 miles from the center of Carroll County, in Henry County and Benton County. 2,370 acres.
Bean Switch Refuge
About 25 miles from the center of Carroll County, in Weakley County. 572 acres.
Gear for hunting Carroll County
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Blaze orange vest
Not needed on archery-only hunts, but Tennessee requires 500 sq in of orange or pink when an archery-only deer season overlaps a big game gun season such as bear, and during combined muzzleloader or gun seasons.
Blaze orange hat
The 500 sq in orange or pink requirement covers the head as well as the upper body, so a hat is part of meeting the rule.
Full-body safety harness
Tree stand falls cause many serious hunting injuries; a full-body harness worn from the ground up keeps a slip from becoming a fall.
Binoculars
Glassing the edges helps you spot deer early enough to get ready for a shot.
Carroll County deer and turkey harvest
Carroll County hunters reported 2,647 deer in 2025-26 and down 17% from 2024-25. The ten-season average is 2,924 deer. About 109 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. Spring turkey hunters checked 486 gobblers in 2026 spring, 24th in the state.
Source: TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox harvest reports, county totals including WMA harvest. Deer seasons run July 1 to June 30. Recent seasons can still be revised slightly by TWRA.
What you can hunt in Carroll County right now
Every 2026-27 statewide season that applies in Carroll County, with what is open today marked. Tennessee hunting laws covers legal weapons, baiting, trespass and what you cannot hunt.
- Deer: August (archery only, velvet)Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026
- Deer: ArcherySep 26 to Oct 30, 2026
- Deer: ArcheryNov 2 to Nov 6, 2026
- Deer: Young Sportsman (gun/muzzleloader/archery)Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026
- Deer: Young Sportsman (gun/muzzleloader/archery)Jan 9 to Jan 10, 2027
- Deer: Muzzleloader/ArcheryNov 7 to Nov 20, 2026
- Deer: Straight-wall cartridge rifle (new)Nov 14 to Nov 20, 2026
- Deer: Gun/Muzzleloader/ArcheryNov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- Turkey: Fall archerySep 26 to Oct 30, 2026
- Turkey: Fall archeryNov 2 to Nov 6, 2026
- Turkey: Fall shotgun/archeryOct 17 to Oct 30, 2026
- Turkey: Spring Young SportsmanMar 27 to Mar 28, 2027
- Turkey: Spring general seasonApr 3 to May 16, 2027
- Ducks: Wood duck & teal (September)Sep 12 to Sep 16, 2026
- Ducks: Ducks, coot & mergansers (segment 1)Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- Ducks: Ducks, coot & mergansers (segment 2)Dec 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
- Waterfowl: Youth waterfowl daysFeb 6, 2027
- Waterfowl: Youth waterfowl daysFeb 13, 2027
- Waterfowl: Veterans and active military daysFeb 7, 2027
- Waterfowl: Veterans and active military daysFeb 14, 2027
- Canada goose: SeptemberSep 1 to Sep 20, 2026
- Canada goose: OctoberOct 10 to Oct 22, 2026
- Canada goose: Regular (segment 1)Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- Canada goose: Regular (segment 2)Dec 5, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- White-fronted goose: RegularNov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- White-fronted goose: RegularDec 5, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Brant: All segmentsSep 1, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Light geese: Regular (same splits as Canada goose)Sep 1, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Light geese: Conservation orderFeb 15 to Mar 31, 2027
- Dove: Segment 1Sep 1 to Sep 28, 2026
- Dove: Segment 2Oct 10 to Nov 1, 2026
- Dove: Segment 3Dec 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
- Woodcock: Segment 1Nov 14 to Dec 6, 2026
- Woodcock: Segment 2Jan 10 to Jan 31, 2027
- Snipe: SeasonNov 14, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Rails (virginia, sora): SeasonSep 1 to Nov 9, 2026
- Gallinule and moorhen: SeasonSep 1 to Nov 9, 2026
- Crow: SegmentSep 1 to Sep 7, 2026
- Crow: SegmentSep 11 to Dec 20, 2026
- Crow: SegmentJan 1 to Feb 28, 2027
- Crow: SegmentJun 11 to Jul 11, 2027
- Squirrel: Fall/winterAug 22, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Squirrel: SpringMay 8 to Jun 13, 2027
- Rabbit: SeasonNov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Quail: SeasonNov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Grouse: SeasonOct 10, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Raccoon: Private landsYear-round Year-round
- Raccoon: Taking seasonSep 18, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Opossum: Taking seasonSep 18, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Coyote: DaytimeYear-round Year-round
- Coyote: Night season (with bobcat)Jan 16 to Mar 14, 2027
- Coyote: Night season (with bobcat)Jun 5 to Aug 8, 2027
- Bobcat: Private landsSep 26 to Nov 19, 2026
- Bobcat: SeasonNov 20, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Feral hog: Private land controlYear-round Year-round
From the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 9, 2026. WMAs can set shorter dates; check the area listing.
Carroll County hunting seasons and rules for 2026-27
Unit 1 deer limits
3 per day in Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun seasons. None in August hunt. Antlered deer: 2 per season statewide, 1 per day.
Carroll County deer season dates
Archery opens Sep 26. Muzzleloader runs Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026. Gun season runs Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. These are statewide dates for 2026-27.
Carroll County is CWD-positive
Baiting and feeding are banned, whole carcasses stay inside the CWD Management Zone, and each tested antlerless deer earns an extra buck under Earn-A-Buck.
Fall turkey in Carroll County
Fall turkey is open: archery with the deer archery dates and shotgun Oct 17 to 30, 2026, 1 male turkey for the fall.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Carroll County this week
Legal hunting hours for big and small game run from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Turkey and migratory birds end at sunset.
Times calculated for the center of Carroll County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Carroll County
In Carroll County first, then the counties that border it.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Hunting events in Carroll County
1 upcoming event and 6 past results listed, checked October 2026.
Upcoming
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 to Mar 21, 2027 | Deer River HRC Hunt Test | Field trial | Lavinia, Carroll County | Enter |
Recent results
| Date | Event | Winner or result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Region 6 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship | Southern Ritz Lane (pointer female), owners Brian Peterson and Lance Servais, handler Brian Peterson | Source |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Open All-Age and Open Derby | Superstition's Jake, owner Ric Peterson, handler Brodie Byrd | Source |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Carroll County Amateur Field Trial Club Stakes | Hi N's Dirty Secret (Amateur Shooting Dog), owned and handled by Hank Lewis | Source |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Open All-Age and Carroll County Open Derby | Rebel Gold (pointer male), owned and handled by David Williams | Source |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Carroll County Field Trial Club Amateur Stakes | Coldwater Crackerjack (Amateur All-Age), owned and handled by Gary McKibben | Source |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Classic (Carroll County Open Stakes) | Haney's Hurricane Seeker, owned and handled by David Russell | Source |
Shooting ranges in and near Carroll County
2 ranges in Carroll County, checked October 2026.
Trap. Open to the public.
Counties bordering Carroll County
Towns in Carroll County: Hunting near Huntingdon.
Fishing in the same county: Carroll County fishing spots.
Carroll County hunting questions
Where can I hunt public land in Carroll County?
Harts Mill WMA, Jarrell Switch Refuge, Natchez Trace State Forest & WMA, Sergeant Lee Russell Refuge and Carroll Lake are inside the county. Nearby options include Spring Creek Wetland PHA, Camden WMA and Parker Branch WMA.
How many deer were killed in Carroll County?
Hunters reported 2,647 deer in Carroll County in 2025-26, ranking 13th of 95 counties.
What deer unit is Carroll County in?
Carroll County is in deer Unit 1 for 2026-27. 3 per day in Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun seasons. None in August hunt.
Is Carroll County a CWD county?
Yes, it is on the CWD-positive list.
Can I bait deer in Carroll County?
No. Baiting and wildlife feeding are banned in this county under the CWD rules.
Is there a fall turkey season in Carroll County?
Yes. Fall archery follows the deer archery dates and fall shotgun runs Oct 17 to 30, 2026, with a limit of one male turkey.
Can I hunt bear in Carroll County?
No. Counties not listed in a bear hunting zone are closed to bear hunting.
When is legal shooting light in Carroll County?
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Turkey and migratory birds end at sunset. The table above shows this week’s times for the county.
Where can I get a deer processed in Carroll County?
Listed processors in or next to Carroll County include Mobb's Deer Processing, CMR Processing and Kendall Deer Processing.
Plan your Carroll County hunt
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Carroll County.