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Cumberland County Hunting
Public hunting land, 2026-27 seasons, deer and turkey harvest, and processors, taxidermists and shops in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
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Cumberland County covers 681 square miles of land. In the 2025-26 season hunters reported 2,685 deer here, which ranked 12th of 95 Tennessee counties.
Public hunting land in and near Cumberland County
7 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside Cumberland County, and 5 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Whites Creek PHA
About 18 miles from the center of Cumberland County, in Rhea County and Roane County.
Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA
About 19 miles from the center of Cumberland County, in White County and Van Buren County. 6,500 acres.
Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA
About 20 miles from the center of Cumberland County, in Morgan County. 1,114 acres.
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA
About 21 miles from the center of Cumberland County, in White County and Van Buren County. 17,000 acres.
Gear for hunting Cumberland County
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Blaze orange vest
Not needed on archery-only hunts, but Tennessee requires 500 sq in of orange or pink when an archery-only deer season overlaps a big game gun season such as bear, and during combined muzzleloader or gun seasons.
Blaze orange hat
The 500 sq in orange or pink requirement covers the head as well as the upper body, so a hat is part of meeting the rule.
Full-body safety harness
Tree stand falls cause many serious hunting injuries; a full-body harness worn from the ground up keeps a slip from becoming a fall.
Binoculars
Glassing the edges helps you spot deer early enough to get ready for a shot.
Cumberland County deer and turkey harvest
Cumberland County hunters reported 2,685 deer in 2025-26 and up 10% from 2024-25. The ten-season average is 2,117 deer. About 284 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. Spring turkey hunters checked 342 gobblers in 2026 spring, 42nd 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.
What you can hunt in Cumberland County right now
Every 2026-27 statewide season that applies in Cumberland County, with what is open today marked. Tennessee hunting laws covers legal weapons, baiting, trespass and what you cannot hunt.
- Deer: August (archery only, velvet)Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026
- Deer: ArcherySep 26 to Oct 30, 2026
- Deer: ArcheryNov 2 to Nov 6, 2026
- Deer: Young Sportsman (gun/muzzleloader/archery)Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026
- Deer: Young Sportsman (gun/muzzleloader/archery)Jan 9 to Jan 10, 2027
- Deer: Muzzleloader/ArcheryNov 7 to Nov 20, 2026
- Deer: Straight-wall cartridge rifle (new)Nov 14 to Nov 20, 2026
- Deer: Gun/Muzzleloader/ArcheryNov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- Turkey: Fall archerySep 26 to Oct 30, 2026
- Turkey: Fall archeryNov 2 to Nov 6, 2026
- Turkey: Fall shotgun/archeryOct 17 to Oct 30, 2026
- Turkey: Spring Young SportsmanMar 27 to Mar 28, 2027
- Turkey: Spring general seasonApr 3 to May 16, 2027
- Ducks: Wood duck & teal (September)Sep 12 to Sep 16, 2026
- Ducks: Ducks, coot & mergansers (segment 1)Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- Ducks: Ducks, coot & mergansers (segment 2)Dec 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
- Waterfowl: Youth waterfowl daysFeb 6, 2027
- Waterfowl: Youth waterfowl daysFeb 13, 2027
- Waterfowl: Veterans and active military daysFeb 7, 2027
- Waterfowl: Veterans and active military daysFeb 14, 2027
- Canada goose: SeptemberSep 1 to Sep 20, 2026
- Canada goose: OctoberOct 10 to Oct 22, 2026
- Canada goose: Regular (segment 1)Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- Canada goose: Regular (segment 2)Dec 5, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- White-fronted goose: RegularNov 28 to Nov 29, 2026
- White-fronted goose: RegularDec 5, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Brant: All segmentsSep 1, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Light geese: Regular (same splits as Canada goose)Sep 1, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
- Light geese: Conservation orderFeb 15 to Mar 31, 2027
- Dove: Segment 1Sep 1 to Sep 28, 2026
- Dove: Segment 2Oct 10 to Nov 1, 2026
- Dove: Segment 3Dec 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
- Woodcock: Segment 1Nov 14 to Dec 6, 2026
- Woodcock: Segment 2Jan 10 to Jan 31, 2027
- Snipe: SeasonNov 14, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Rails (virginia, sora): SeasonSep 1 to Nov 9, 2026
- Gallinule and moorhen: SeasonSep 1 to Nov 9, 2026
- Crow: SegmentSep 1 to Sep 7, 2026
- Crow: SegmentSep 11 to Dec 20, 2026
- Crow: SegmentJan 1 to Feb 28, 2027
- Crow: SegmentJun 11 to Jul 11, 2027
- Squirrel: Fall/winterAug 22, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Squirrel: SpringMay 8 to Jun 13, 2027
- Rabbit: SeasonNov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Quail: SeasonNov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Grouse: SeasonOct 10, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Raccoon: Private landsYear-round Year-round
- Raccoon: Taking seasonSep 18, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Opossum: Taking seasonSep 18, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027
- Coyote: DaytimeYear-round Year-round
- Coyote: Night season (with bobcat)Jan 16 to Mar 14, 2027
- Coyote: Night season (with bobcat)Jun 5 to Aug 8, 2027
- Bobcat: Private landsSep 26 to Nov 19, 2026
- Bobcat: SeasonNov 20, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
- Bear: Archery onlySep 26 to Oct 23, 2026
- Bear: Young Sportsman (still hunt)Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026
- Bear: Late seasonDec 12 to Dec 13, 2026
- Feral hog: Private land controlYear-round Year-round
From the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 9, 2026. WMAs can set shorter dates; check the area listing.
Cumberland County hunting seasons and rules for 2026-27
Unit 4 deer limits
Young Sportsman 2 total (four days combined); archery 4; muzzleloader + straight-wall week 2; gun 2. None in August hunt. Moving counties within a unit does not add to the limit. Antlered deer: 2 per season statewide, 1 per day.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
Fall turkey is open: archery with the deer archery dates and shotgun Oct 17 to 30, 2026, 1 male turkey for the fall.
Bear hunting in Cumberland County
BHZ4: Anderson (west of I-75, north of Old Lake City Hwy and Dutch Valley Rd), Campbell (north of Hwy 63, west of I-75), Claiborne (west of 25E, north of Hwy 63), Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Overton (east of Hwy 111), Pickett, Putnam (east of Hwy 111), Scott, Van Buren (east of Hwy 111), White (east of Hwy 111).
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Cumberland County
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
5 ranges in Cumberland County, checked October 2026.
Skeet, trap, 5-stand, sporting clays, pistol, rifle and 3d archery. Open to the public.
Trap, skeet, 5-stand, pistol, rifle and shotgun. Members only.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Upcoming matches
| Date | Event | Type | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | State 4-H Smallbore Jamboree | Smallbore rifle | Details |
| Jul 29 to Jul 30, 2027 | State 4-H Shooting Sports Invitationals | Youth match | Details |
Counties bordering Cumberland County
Towns in Cumberland County: Hunting near Crossville.
Fishing in the same county: Cumberland County fishing spots.
Cumberland County hunting questions
Where can I hunt public land in Cumberland County?
Catoosa WMA, Catoosa Ridge Refuge, Keyes-Harrison WMA, Luper Mountain WMA, Mount Roosevelt WMA, Obed Wild and Scenic River and Bledsoe State Forest are inside the county. Nearby options include Whites Creek PHA, Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA and Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA.
How many deer were killed in Cumberland County?
Hunters reported 2,685 deer in Cumberland County in 2025-26, ranking 12th of 95 counties.
What deer unit is Cumberland County in?
Cumberland County is in deer Unit 4 for 2026-27. Young Sportsman 2 total (four days combined); archery 4; muzzleloader + straight-wall week 2; gun 2. None in August hunt. Moving counties within a unit does not add to the limit.
Is Cumberland County a CWD county?
No. Cumberland County is not CWD-positive and is not in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Can I bait deer in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Yes. Fall archery follows the deer archery dates and fall shotgun runs Oct 17 to 30, 2026, with a limit of one male turkey.
Can I hunt bear in Cumberland County?
Yes, in BHZ4. Zone rules and dog seasons differ, so check the bear zone dates.
When is legal shooting light in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Listed processors in or next to Cumberland County include Crossville Acres, Jiffy Processing and Wyatt's Custom Slaughtering.
Plan your Cumberland County hunt
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Cumberland County.