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Grundy County Hunting
Grundy County WMAs and public ground, harvest by season, the 2026-27 dates and limits, and local meat processors and shops.
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Grundy County sits in Middle Tennessee with 360 square miles of land, and its 2025-26 deer check-in of 1,443 put it 49th in the state. The harvest density was close to 4.0 deer for each square mile. It accounted for 0.9% of the statewide deer harvest.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Grundy County
Public areas for Grundy County hunters
With no public area in the county, hunters here use the 8 listed within roughly 45 miles. Orange pins mark areas inside the county.
North Chickamauga Creek WMA
Located in Sequatchie County and Hamilton County, around 22 miles from mid-county. 5,400 acres.
Franklin State Forest
Located in Marion County and Franklin County, around 22 miles from mid-county. 8,824 acres.
Head of the Crow State Park Huntable Lands
Located in Franklin County, around 23 miles from mid-county.
Grundy County deer harvest by season
Deer check-ins went from 1,507 in 2024-25 to 1,443 in 2025-26, a 4% drop. Over ten seasons the county averaged 1,083 deer a year. High mark: 1,507 in 2024-25. Low mark: 820 in 2017-18. TWRA counts 60 of those deer as WMA harvest. In 2026 spring, 293 turkeys came out of the county (58th in Tennessee).
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.
Open seasons for Grundy County
Grundy County hunters follow zone Transitional bear rules. With a Deer Bait Privilege License, bait is legal on private land in Grundy 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
- Bear
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Grundy County deer, turkey and bear rules
Unit 4 deer limits
A hunter can take 4 antlerless deer in archery, then 2 each in the youth, muzzleloader and straight-wall, and gun seasons. Moving to another county in the unit gives no extra tags. Antlered deer: 2 per season statewide, 1 per day.
2026-27 deer dates for Grundy County
2026-27 schedule: bows Sep 26, muzzleloaders Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026, rifles and shotguns Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, same as the rest of Tennessee.
Bait sites in Grundy County
Not a CWD county, so private land baiting is open with the bait license. Keep it scattered, at one site per 5 acres spaced 500 yards.
Fall gobbler hunting, Grundy County
Fall hunting is allowed here: one male turkey, taken by bow during deer archery or by shotgun Oct 17 to 30, 2026.
Black bear in Grundy County
Bear zone Transitional includes Anderson (east of I-75, south of Old Lake City Hwy and Dutch Valley Rd), Bradley, Campbell (south of Hwy 63, east of I-75), Claiborne (east of 25E, south of Hwy 63), Grundy, Marion, Hamblen, Hamilton, Grainger, Jefferson (west of Hwy 411), Knox, Loudon, McMinn (west of Hwy 411), Sequatchie, Union.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 28, 2026. Read the guide.
Grundy County shooting hours this week
The window for big and small game is sunrise minus 30 minutes to sunset plus 30. Turkeys and migratory birds close at sunset itself.
Times calculated for the center of Grundy County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Hunting services around Grundy County
Ordered by county: Grundy first, then its neighbors.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Grundy County hunting events
3 upcoming events on file (October 2026 check).
Upcoming
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Stone Door Coonhunters Association Nite Hunt | Coon hunt | Beersheba Springs, Grundy County | Event details |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Stone Door Coonhunters Association Nite Hunt | Coon hunt | Beersheba Springs, Grundy County | Event details |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Mountain Top Coon Hunters Bench Show and Nite Hunt | Coon hunt | Gruetli-Laager, Grundy County | Event details |
Grundy County burn ban and campfire rules
The Tennessee burn ban page shows Grundy County today.
- Burn permit: October 15 through May 15 each year (TCA 39-14-306(a)(1)); required for open-air fires within 500 feet of any forest, grassland or woodland.
- Burn bans come from: Under TCA 39-14-306(b), the Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Forester and at the request of county mayors, issues county burn bans.
- Fires on public land: TWRA wildlife management areas: Rule 1660-01-14-.13(5)(i) says 'No warming, camping or any type fire shall be allowed except at designated camping areas.
Gun ranges in and around Grundy County
Nothing is listed within the county line; the nearest ones are shown with miles from the county center.
Open to the public, with pistol, rifle, long range rifle, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, plus skeet.
Open to the public, with rifle and pistol.
Call ahead about access, with trap.
Hunt the counties next to Grundy County
If you fish too, see Grundy County fishing spots.
There are 5 counties on the Grundy County line; 3 checked more deer than it did.
Questions about hunting Grundy County
What are the bait rules in Grundy County?
Yes, on private land with the Deer Bait Privilege License ($50 resident). Baiting is still not allowed on WMAs.
Is Grundy County in the CWD zone?
It is neither CWD-positive nor in the management zone.
Can I hunt bear in Grundy County?
It is open as part of Transitional. Check that zone for season dates and hound rules.
Is there a fall turkey season in Grundy 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.
Where can I drop off a deer in Grundy County?
Options close by include Savage Gulf Processing, Warren County Game Processing and W & W Deer Processing.
How early can I shoot in Grundy County?
From a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset for most game; the weekly table above has the exact times.
How many deer were checked in Grundy County?
Hunters reported 1,443 deer in Grundy County in 2025-26, ranking 49th of 95 counties.
Where can I hunt public land in Grundy County?
The county has no public hunting area on the list. Just beyond the line you will find Bark Camp Barrens WMA, Hickory Flats WMA and North Chickamauga Creek WMA.
What unit sets the deer limits for Grundy County?
Unit 4 covers the county for 2026-27. A hunter can take 4 antlerless deer in archery, then 2 each in the youth, muzzleloader and straight-wall, and gun seasons. Moving to another county in the unit gives no extra tags.
Getting ready to hunt Grundy County
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Grundy County.
Other photos on this page: USDAgov (Public domain); Maslowski, Steve, USFWS (Public domain); Ivan Radic (CC BY 2.0); GerryT (CC BY 2.0); Ethan Prater (CC BY 2.0); Virginia State Parks staff (CC BY 2.0); GlacierNPS (Public domain).