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Humphreys County Hunting
Public hunting land, 2026-27 seasons, deer and turkey harvest, and processors, taxidermists and shops in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
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With 1,851 deer reported in 2025-26, Humphreys County ranked 32nd of 95 counties for deer harvest. It spans 531 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water.
Public hunting land in and near Humphreys County
2 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside Humphreys County, and 8 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Listed for deer, turkey, dove, small game, waterfowl.
Harmon Creek WMA
About 11 miles from the center of Humphreys County, in Benton County. 983 acres.
Happy Hollow WMA
About 15 miles from the center of Humphreys County, in Hickman County. 1,800 acres.
Big Sandy WMA
About 23 miles from the center of Humphreys County, in Henry County and Benton County. 2,370 acres.
Lick Creek WMA
About 23 miles from the center of Humphreys County, in Benton County. 198 acres.
Stewart State Forest
About 24 miles from the center of Humphreys County, in Stewart County. 6,216 acres.
Gear for hunting Humphreys 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.
Humphreys County deer and turkey harvest
Humphreys County hunters reported 1,851 deer in 2025-26 and down 30% from 2024-25. The ten-season average is 2,312 deer. About 132 of the 2025-26 deer came off wildlife management areas. Spring turkey hunters checked 643 gobblers in 2026 spring, 10th 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 Humphreys County right now
Every 2026-27 statewide season that applies in Humphreys 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
- 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.
Humphreys 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.
Humphreys 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.
Humphreys County is CWD-positive
Baiting and feeding are banned, whole carcasses stay inside the CWD Management Zone, and each tested antlerless deer earns an extra buck under Earn-A-Buck.
Fall turkey in Humphreys County
Fall turkey is open: archery with the deer archery dates and shotgun Oct 17 to 30, 2026, 1 male turkey for the fall.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Deer processors, taxidermists and shops near Humphreys County
In Humphreys 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 Humphreys County
No range is listed in Humphreys County. These are the closest, measured from the county center.
Archery. Open to the public.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Sporting clays, trap and skeet. Open to the public.
Counties bordering Humphreys County
Towns in Humphreys County: Hunting near Waverly.
Fishing in the same county: Humphreys County fishing spots.
Humphreys County hunting questions
Where can I hunt public land in Humphreys County?
Buffalo Ridge Refuge and Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge are inside the county. Nearby options include Harmon Creek WMA, Camden WMA and Happy Hollow WMA.
How many deer were killed in Humphreys County?
Hunters reported 1,851 deer in Humphreys County in 2025-26, ranking 32nd of 95 counties.
What deer unit is Humphreys County in?
Humphreys 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 Humphreys County a CWD county?
Yes, it is on the CWD-positive list.
Can I bait deer in Humphreys County?
No. Baiting and wildlife feeding are banned in this county under the CWD rules.
Is there a fall turkey season in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County?
No. Counties not listed in a bear hunting zone are closed to bear hunting.
When is legal shooting light in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County?
Listed processors in or next to Humphreys County include Wallace Processing and Taxidermy, Prime Cuts and McEwen Custom Slaughter.
Plan your Humphreys County hunt
Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and each area listing before you hunt in Humphreys County.