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Tennessee Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Tennessee requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1969.

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Tennessee requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through TWRA.

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