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Giles County Hunting
Public hunting land, 2026-27 seasons, deer and turkey harvest, and processors, taxidermists and shops in Giles County, Tennessee.
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain)
Giles County covers 611 square miles of land. In the 2025-26 season hunters reported 3,402 deer here, which ranked 2nd of 95 Tennessee counties.
Public hunting land in and near Giles County
No TWRA-listed public hunting area sits inside Giles County, and 8 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Laurel Hill WMA
About 29 miles from the center of Giles County, in Lawrence County. 14,952 acres.
Flintville Hatchery
About 38 miles from the center of Giles County, in Lincoln County. 750 acres.
Lewis State Forest
About 38 miles from the center of Giles County, in Lewis County. 1,288 acres.
Giles County deer and turkey harvest
Giles County hunters reported 3,402 deer in 2025-26 and down 22% from 2024-25. The ten-season average is 3,854 deer. About 23 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. Spring turkey hunters checked 578 gobblers in 2026 spring, 14th 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.
Giles 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.
Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Giles County
In Giles 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.
Giles County hunting questions
Where can I hunt public land in Giles County?
No TWRA-listed public area is inside Giles County. Nearby options include Yanahli WMA, Laurel Hill WMA and Hick Hill WMA.
How many deer were killed in Giles County?
Hunters reported 3,402 deer in Giles County in 2025-26, ranking 2nd of 95 counties.
What deer unit is Giles County in?
Giles 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 Giles County a CWD county?
No. Giles County is not CWD-positive and is not in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Can I bait deer in Giles 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 Giles County?
No. Fall turkey hunting is closed in this county for 2026.
Can I hunt bear in Giles County?
No. Counties not listed in a bear hunting zone are closed to bear hunting.
When is legal shooting light in Giles 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 Giles County?
Listed processors in or next to Giles County include Gentile & Sons Processing, Light Hill Meats and AJ's Deer Processing.
Plan your Giles County hunt
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Giles County.