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McNairy County Hunting
Where to hunt in McNairy County, what the 2026-27 rules are, how many deer and turkeys came out of it, and who processes and mounts game nearby.
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With 1,973 deer reported in 2025-26, McNairy County ranked 26th of 95 counties for deer harvest. It spans 563 square miles of land. Per square mile, hunters took about 3.5 deer. Its share of the statewide check-in was 1.3%.
McNairy County and nearby public land
2 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside McNairy County, and 8 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Chickasaw State Forest & WMA
20 miles away in Hardeman County and Chester County, 11,215 acres.
Before you head to McNairy County
Four items from the deer rifle hunting checklist.
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Harvest numbers for McNairy County
The 2025-26 deer total was 1,973, down 17% on the 2,384 of 2024-25. The ten-season average is 2,347 deer. The best season in the chart was 2022-23 with 3,050, and the lowest was 2021-22 with 1,863. Public WMA ground accounted for 22 deer in 2025-26. Gobbler hunters added 378 birds in 2026 spring, a 33rd place finish.
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 McNairy County right now
No bear zone covers McNairy County. McNairy County is CWD positive, so carcass and feeding rules apply. McNairy County is a no bait 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.
What the 2026-27 regulations mean in McNairy County
McNairy County deer bag
You can take 3 antlerless deer per day in every season here except the August hunt, which is antlered only. You get 2 antlered deer for the season statewide, taken 1 per day at most.
When deer season opens in McNairy County
The deer year opens to archery on Sep 26, moves to muzzleloader for Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026 and to gun for Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
McNairy County is CWD-positive
No bait or feed, no whole carcasses leaving the CWD Management Zone, and Earn-A-Buck gives an extra antlered deer for each tested doe.
McNairy County fall turkey season
The county is open for fall turkey, archery on the deer archery dates plus shotgun from Oct 17 to 30, 2026, one male turkey total.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 12, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in McNairy County this week
Shooting light opens 30 minutes ahead of sunrise and closes 30 minutes past sunset for big and small game, but turkey and dove or duck hunters quit at sunset.
Times calculated for the center of McNairy County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
McNairy County processors and taxidermists
Local McNairy County shops come first, then the ring of counties around it.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Events in McNairy County
Checked October 2026: 1 upcoming event.
Scheduled
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 | White Oak HRC Hunt Test | Field trial | Adamsville, McNairy County | Enter |
Ranges for sighting in around McNairy County
1 range in McNairy County, checked October 2026.
Rifle and long range rifle. Members only.
Upcoming matches
| Date | Event | Type | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Southeastern Shooter's Challenge – King of K&M Finale | Precision rifle | Enter |
Counties around McNairy County
Lakes and streams here: McNairy County fishing spots.
Of its 3 neighbors, 0 out-harvested McNairy County last season.
McNairy County hunting questions
What is the fall turkey limit in McNairy County?
Yes. The fall bag is one male turkey, archery or the Oct 17 to 30, 2026 shotgun segment.
Does McNairy County have a bear season?
No, it is not part of any bear hunting zone.
What are legal hunting hours in McNairy County?
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The table above shows this week’s times for the county.
What deer processors serve McNairy County?
Jim Hamlington, Sarah's Deer Processing and Willis Family Deer Processing are listed in or beside the county.
What public areas can I hunt from McNairy County?
Hatchie River WMA and Big Hill Pond State Park are inside the county. The nearest outside the county are Beason Creek PHA, Walker Branch State Natural Area and Chambers Creek WMA.
What is the deer harvest in McNairy County?
2025-26: 1,973 deer, 26th statewide.
How many does can I take in McNairy County?
It is in Unit 1. Does count at 3 a day in this unit for every fall and winter segment. No antlerless harvest is allowed in August.
Does McNairy County have chronic wasting disease?
Yes, it is on the CWD-positive list.
Do I need a bait license in McNairy County?
No. CWD rules ban both baiting and feeding here.
Next steps for McNairy County
Double check the current guide and any quota hunt dates for the area you pick.
Other photos on this page: Birding for Climate (Public domain); Maslowski, Steve, USFWS (Public domain); (stephan) (CC BY-SA 2.0); USFWS Headquarters (CC BY 2.0); HeyRocker (CC BY 2.0).