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Henderson County Hunting
A county guide for Henderson County hunters: public areas in and around it, deer and gobbler counts, seasons and services.
Photo: Birding for Climate (Public domain)
The 2025-26 deer count for Henderson County was 1,810, good for 34th statewide, on a land area of 520 square miles and 6 square miles of water. Roughly 3.5 deer were checked for every square mile of land. Statewide, that is a 1.2% share of reported deer.
Henderson County public hunting areas
The list shows 2 in Henderson County and 8 in nearby counties. The orange markers fall within the county line.
Gear for hunting Henderson County
From our deer rifle hunting list, four that are easy to forget.
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Henderson County harvest history
Compared with 2024-25, the 2025-26 harvest of 1,810 deer was down 17%. A typical season here, averaged over ten years, brings 1,973 deer. 2022-23 topped the decade at 2,444 deer, while 2021-22 bottomed out at 1,542. About 157 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. The 2026 spring turkey season produced 294 birds, ranking 57th statewide.
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.
Seasons open around Henderson County
Bear hunting is closed in Henderson County. Henderson County carries CWD carcass rules. No baiting or feeding is allowed in Henderson 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.
Henderson County hunting seasons and rules for 2026-27
Henderson County antlerless limits
This is one of the liberal units: 3 does a day in each of the youth, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall and gun seasons, none in August. The buck limit is statewide: 2 for the season, no more than 1 per day.
Henderson County deer season dates
Bow season starts Sep 26, the muzzleloader week is Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026, and rifle season is Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. The county follows the statewide calendar.
Chronic wasting disease in Henderson County
Hunters here cannot bait or feed wildlife, must keep whole carcasses in the zone, and can earn an additional buck by getting antlerless deer tested.
Fall turkey status for Henderson County
You can hunt a fall gobbler here, with archery tied to the deer bow dates and shotgun Oct 17 to 30, 2026; the bag is one male.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 12, 2026. Read the guide.
This week’s legal hunting hours, Henderson County
Big game and small game hours: half an hour before sunrise through half an hour after sunset. Turkeys, doves and waterfowl end at sunset.
Times calculated for the center of Henderson County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Henderson County deer processing and shops
In Henderson 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.
Shooting ranges in and near Henderson County
1 listed inside Henderson County as of October 2026.
Open to the public. Disciplines: rifle and pistol.
Counties bordering Henderson County
Hunting from a Henderson County town: Hunting near Lexington.
Fishing in the same county: Henderson County fishing spots.
Neighboring counties: 5. Those with a larger deer count last season: 3.
Common questions from Henderson County hunters
Do CWD rules apply in Henderson County?
Yes, CWD has been detected and the county is on the positive list.
What deer unit is Henderson County in?
The county falls in Unit 1 this season. Units 1 to 3 allow 3 antlerless deer a day through Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall and gun seasons. The August velvet hunt allows no does.
Is fall turkey open in Henderson County?
It is open: bow during deer archery, gun Oct 17 to 30, 2026, 1 male turkey.
Is baiting legal in Henderson County?
The CWD rules make baiting and feeding illegal here.
When can I start hunting in the morning in Henderson County?
Half an hour on either side of sunrise and sunset for deer and small game, with turkeys and migratory birds stopping at sunset.
What bear zone is Henderson County in?
No. Counties not listed in a bear hunting zone are closed to bear hunting.
What WMAs are in or near Henderson County?
The county’s listed public land is Beech River WMA and Natchez Trace State Forest & WMA. Nearby options include Tull Bottom WMA, Spring Creek Wetland PHA and Perry Switch WMA.
Who processes deer in Henderson County?
Try Jimmy Ivy Deer Processing, Nubby's Wild Harvest and Primal Custom Meats.
What was the Henderson County deer harvest last season?
The 2025-26 count was 1,810 deer, 34th of 95.
More for Henderson County hunters
Before a Henderson County hunt, confirm dates in the 2026-27 guide and on the area page.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); Calistemon (CC BY-SA 4.0); Chris Yarzab (CC BY 2.0); YellowstoneNPS (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (CC BY 2.0); mbarrison (CC BY-SA 2.0); kevin dooley (CC BY 2.0).