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Tennessee Youth and Mentored Hunts
Young Sportsman seasons, youth dove fields, the youth elk hunt and mentored hunts for new adult hunters in Tennessee.
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Tennessee youth hunts at a glance
8 youth hunts are listed for Tennessee: 8 upcoming and 0 past results. They are run by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
The next one is Adult Deer Hunt, Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026.
Tennessee youth hunts near you
The six closest upcoming dates, with miles on every card.
Distances are straight-line miles to the event town.
Upcoming Tennessee youth hunts
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry or ticket | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026 | Adult Deer Hunt | Mentored hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Federation | Statewide | Sign up | |
| Oct 10 to Oct 16, 2026 | Youth Elk Hunt | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Campbell County | Sign up | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 | Youth Deer Hunt | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Federation | Statewide | Sign up | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 | Young Sportsman Deer Hunt (fall) | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Statewide | Event details | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 9, 2027 | TWRA Game Warden Youth Deer Hunt | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Statewide | Event details | |
| Jan 9 to Jan 10, 2027 | Young Sportsman Deer Hunt (January) | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Statewide | Event details | |
| Feb 6 to Feb 13, 2027 | Youth Sportsman Waterfowl Hunt | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Statewide | Event details | |
| Mar 27 to Mar 28, 2027 | Young Sportsman Spring Turkey Hunt | Youth hunt | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Statewide | Event details |
Dates from each organizer’s published schedule, retrieved October 2026. Confirm with the organizer before you go. Sign up buttons go to the organizer’s own page.
When Tennessee youth hunts are held
Months with the most listed youth hunts: September, January and October.
Counts every dated event found for this type, past and upcoming.
Where Tennessee youth hunts are held and who runs them
Each county links to its page with public land, seasons and services nearby.
| Venue or grounds | Where | Events |
|---|---|---|
| North Cumberland WMA and private lands | Campbell County | 1 |
| Organizer | Events listed |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | 6 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation | 2 |
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Know an event that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page, flyer or sign-up page. Weekly and monthly events only need to go in once. If that page shows the event name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
Questions about Tennessee youth hunts
How many youth hunts are listed in Tennessee?
8 youth hunts: 8 upcoming and 0 past results.
When is the next youth hunt in Tennessee?
Adult Deer Hunt, Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026, Statewide.
Who runs youth hunts in Tennessee?
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
Where are Tennessee youth hunts held?
Campbell County host the most.
What month has the most youth hunts?
September, counting every dated event listed.
Who has won Tennessee youth hunts?
These events have no winners.
How do I enter a Tennessee youth hunt?
Each event name links to the organizer page, which has entry fees, tickets and deadlines.
Do I need a Tennessee hunting license?
Only for events where you hunt. Youth hunts need the young hunter licensed or exempt and an adult present; banquets, expos, classes and most contests need no license.
How current is this list of youth hunts?
Checked October 2026 and updated weekly. Past events without a published result drop off.