Updated as of 4/7/2020 - “Muzzleloading firearms are defined as those firearms which are incapable of being loaded from the breech. Muzzleloading rifles and handguns must be .36 caliber or larger for hunting Deer, Bear, and Elk"
TENNESSEE MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Bag Limit | Season Dates | Notes |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Nov 9th - Nov 22nd | |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Nov 23rd - Jan 5th | |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Aug 23rd - Aug 25th | Unit CWD |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Oct 28th - Nov 8th | Unit CWD |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Nov 9th - Jan 5th | Unit CWD |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Jan 6th - Jan 10th | Unit CWD |
Muzzleloader Elk Hunts
| Season | Bag Limit | Season Dates | Notes |
| Muzzleloader | 1 Bull | Oct 12th - Oct 18th | See Regs |
| Muzzleloader | 1 Bull | Oct 5th - Oct 11th | See Regs |
Muzzleloader Bear Hunts
| Season | Segments | Season Dates | Bear Unit |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 1 | Oct 5th - Oct 7th | BHZ 1 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 1 | Oct 12th - Oct 13th | BHZ 1 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 1 | Oct 12th - Oct 18th | BHZ 2 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 1 | Oct 5th - Oct 13th | BHZ 3 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 2 | Oct 28th - Nov 1st | BHZ 1 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 2 | Oct 28th - Nov 1st | BHZ 2 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 2 | Oct 28th - Nov 1st | BHZ 3 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 3 | Dec 2nd - Dec 21st | BHZ 1 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 3 | Dec 2nd - Dec 26th | BHZ 2 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 3 | Dec 2nd - Dec 15th | BHZ 3 |
| Muzzleloader | Segment 4 | Dec 26th - Dec 29th | BHZ 3 |
| Muzzleloader | No Dogs | Nov 23rd - Nov 26th | BHZ 1 |
| Muzzleloader | No Dogs | Nov 23rd - Nov 26th | BHZ 2 |
| Muzzleloader | No Dogs | Nov 23rd - Nov 26th | BHZ 3 |
TENNESSEE MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloaders cannot load from the breech
- Muzzleloaders must be a minimum of .36 caliber
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Tennessee Hunting Regulations
HAVE TENNESSEE MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON QUESTIONS?
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