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Coffee County Hunting
Public land in and near Coffee County, its deer and turkey numbers, the 2026-27 season rules, and processors close by.
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Coffee County covers 429 square miles of land and 6 square miles of water. In the 2025-26 season hunters reported 1,825 deer here, which ranked 33rd of 95 Tennessee counties. That works out to about 4.3 deer per square mile of land. About 1.2% of Tennessee’s reported deer came from this county.
Where to hunt public ground around Coffee County
There are 5 TWRA-listed areas touching Coffee County and 7 more a drive away. County areas show as orange pins.
AEDC WMA & Woods Reservoir Refuge
Species listed: deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game. Size: 32,000 acres.
Owl Hollow Mill WMA
About 20 miles from the center of Coffee County, in Franklin County. 3,000 acres.
Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands
About 21 miles from the center of Coffee County, in Franklin County.
Mingo Swamp WMA
About 24 miles from the center of Coffee County, in Franklin County. 460 acres.
Head of the Crow State Park Huntable Lands
About 28 miles from the center of Coffee County, in Franklin County.
What to pack for Coffee County
Four items worth checking before this hunt, from the deer rifle hunting list.
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Deer and gobbler counts in Coffee County
Last season’s count of 1,825 deer trailed the 2024-25 figure by 14%. Ten years of reports average out to 1,674 deer per season. Across the ten seasons the peak came in 2024-25 (2,122) and the trough in 2021-22 (1,427). WMAs supplied 365 of last season’s deer; the rest came off private land. For turkeys, the county ranked 44th in 2026 spring with 332 checked.
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.
In season at Coffee County today
Coffee County sits outside every bear zone. With a Deer Bait Privilege License, bait is legal on private land in Coffee County.
- Deer
- Turkey
- Ducks
- Waterfowl
- Canada goose
- White-fronted goose
- Brant
- Light geese
- Dove
- Woodcock
- Snipe
- Rails (virginia, sora)
- Gallinule and moorhen
- Crow
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Quail
- Grouse
- RaccoonYear-round
- Opossum
- CoyoteYear-round
- Bobcat
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 12, 2026.
2026-27 rules for Coffee County
Bag limits for Unit 3
Antlerless limit: 3 per day in the Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun seasons, and none during the August hunt. Two antlered deer per season, one per day, anywhere in Tennessee.
Deer seasons in Coffee County
Statewide 2026-27 dates apply: archery from Sep 26, muzzleloader Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026, gun Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Coffee County deer baiting rules
The county is outside the CWD area, so the 2026-27 Deer Bait Privilege License lets you bait private land: scattered bait, a site per 5 acres, 500 yards between sites.
Turkey in the fall, Coffee 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 12, 2026. Read the guide.
When you can shoot in Coffee 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 Coffee County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Coffee County
Sorted with Coffee County businesses first and neighbors after.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Where to shoot near Coffee County
Inside Coffee County: 3 ranges, checked October 2026.
Pistol on site; open to the public.
Trap on site; call ahead about access.
Coffee County neighbors
Starting from town in Coffee County? Hunting near Tullahoma.
Also fishing the county? Coffee County fishing spots.
Around Coffee County sit 7 counties, 2 with higher deer totals in 2025-26.
What hunters ask about Coffee County
What are shooting hours in Coffee County?
Shooting light runs 30 minutes before sunrise through 30 minutes after sunset; turkey and waterfowl stop at sunset itself.
Is there a bear season in Coffee County?
No. The county is not in a bear zone, so it is closed.
Where is public ground to hunt around Coffee County?
You can hunt AEDC WMA & Woods Reservoir Refuge, Bark Camp Barrens WMA, Hickory Flats WMA, Maple Springs WMA and Normandy WMA without leaving the county. Close by are Coy Gaither Bedford Lake, Owl Hollow Mill WMA and Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands.
Is there a deer processor near Coffee County?
The list includes W & W Deer Processing, Moore Co. Meat Processing and Warren County Game Processing, in or next to the county.
Which TWRA deer unit covers Coffee County?
For 2026-27, Unit 3. You can take 3 antlerless deer per day in every season here except the August hunt, which is antlered only.
How many deer do hunters take in Coffee County?
TWRA recorded 1,825 deer for 2025-26, placing the county 33rd.
Can you hunt over bait in Coffee County?
Private land baiting is legal with the bait license, $50 for residents. Public WMAs remain no-bait.
Has CWD been found in Coffee County?
No. CWD rules do not apply in Coffee County this season.
When is fall turkey season in Coffee County?
Yes, with a one male limit, by archery on deer archery dates or by shotgun from Oct 17 to 30, 2026.
Plan your Coffee County hunt
Season dates and area rules change each year; verify them for 2026-27.
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