08/19/2026
The 2026 Deer Management Hunt has been finalized!
This year’s hunt will take place over two weekends:
📅 December 4–6, 2026
📅 December 11–13, 2026
Each weekend will have 25 hunters selected to participate.
To enter the lottery, visit the Long Hunter State Park website and look under “Happenings” for the registration pages.
Once you click “Register for Event,” the map and rules for the huntable area can be found under “Event Document.”
⏰ Registration ends November 1, 2026.
🏆 Lottery winners will be notified by November 15, 2026.
Be sure to review all event information and rules before registering!
‼️ Reminder: hunting on Long Hunter State Park property without this special permission is strictly prohibited. ‼️
Link: https://tnstateparks.com/events/lottery-management-hunt-dec-4-thru-dec-6
