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Lawrence County Hunting
Public hunting land, 2026-27 seasons, deer and turkey harvest, and processors, taxidermists and shops in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
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Lawrence County covers 617 square miles of land. In the 2025-26 season hunters reported 3,209 deer here, which ranked 4th of 95 Tennessee counties.
Public hunting land in and near Lawrence County
1 public hunting area sits at least partly inside Lawrence County, and 8 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Lewis State Forest
About 23 miles from the center of Lawrence County, in Lewis County. 1,288 acres.
Eagle Creek WMA
About 25 miles from the center of Lawrence County, in Wayne County. 22,000 acres.
Beaverdam Creek WMA
About 35 miles from the center of Lawrence County, in Hickman County and Lewis County. 4,055 acres.
Williamsport WMA
About 36 miles from the center of Lawrence County, in Maury County. 1,722 acres.
Lawrence County deer and turkey harvest
Lawrence County hunters reported 3,209 deer in 2025-26 and down 17% from 2024-25. The ten-season average is 3,251 deer. About 123 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. Spring turkey hunters checked 332 gobblers in 2026 spring, 45th 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.
Lawrence County hunting seasons and rules for 2026-27
Unit 2 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.
Lawrence 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.
Baiting in Lawrence County
Deer baiting on private land is legal here with the Deer Bait Privilege License, new for 2026-27. One site per 5 acres, 500 yards apart, scattered only.
Fall turkey in Lawrence County
Fall turkey season is closed in this county.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Lawrence County
In Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County hunting questions
Where can I hunt public land in Lawrence County?
Laurel Hill WMA is inside the county. Nearby options include Tie Camp WMA, Hick Hill WMA and Lewis State Forest.
How many deer were killed in Lawrence County?
Hunters reported 3,209 deer in Lawrence County in 2025-26, ranking 4th of 95 counties.
What deer unit is Lawrence County in?
Lawrence County is in deer Unit 2 for 2026-27. 3 per day in Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun seasons. None in August hunt.
Is Lawrence County a CWD county?
No. Lawrence County is not CWD-positive and is not in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Can I bait deer in Lawrence County?
Yes, on private land with the Deer Bait Privilege License ($50 resident). Baiting is still not allowed on WMAs.
Is there a fall turkey season in Lawrence County?
No. Fall turkey hunting is closed in this county for 2026.
Can I hunt bear in Lawrence County?
No. Counties not listed in a bear hunting zone are closed to bear hunting.
When is legal shooting light in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
Listed processors in or next to Lawrence County include Shaffer Farms Custom Slaughter, Pete's Custom Processing and Gieske Carl Meat Market.
Plan your Lawrence County hunt
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Lawrence County.